Children in Gaza Face Sniper Danger to Reach Tent Schools

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1149 EAT on Tuesday 6 January 2026 In a small tent, overshadowed by the sounds of nearby gunfire, seven-year-old Tulin prepares for her first day of school in two years. For most children, this would be a moment of excitement. For Tulin and her mother, it is a…

Powerful Storms and Flooding Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1411 EAT on Wednesday 26 November 2025 Israel’s more than two-year war in Gaza has displaced nearly all of the territory’s two million residents, forcing many to live in makeshift tents in overcrowded displacement camps. Now, their suffering is set to deepen with the arrival of harsh winter…

UNRWA Condemns Israel for Crippling Gaza Relief Efforts as Aid Falls Far Short

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1408 EAT on Friday 14 November 2025 The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has accused Israel of deliberately obstructing its humanitarian operations in Gaza and restricting the entry of essential aid, as Palestinians brace for heavy rains and winter with limited shelter and relief supplies after…

Israel’s Gaza Offensive Enters Third Year Amid Ongoing Civilian Toll

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1045 EAT on Tuesday 7 October 2025 Israeli airstrikes have continued across the Gaza Strip as the war reaches its two-year mark, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. Representatives from Israel and Hamas, along with international mediators, are meeting in Egypt to discuss a proposed ceasefire…

Israel-Hamas Gaza Peace Talks Face Major Hurdles

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1708 EAT on Monday 6 October 2025 Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are set to gather in Egypt for talks on US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war. The indirect negotiations, scheduled to begin on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, will focus on…

Autistic Children Face Heightened Trauma Amid Israel’s War on Gaza

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1721 EAT on Sunday 28 September 2025 Amid the relentless forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza under intense Israeli bombardment, caring for children with special needs has become increasingly dangerous and distressing. Abeer Hassan, who is sheltering in Deir el-Balah, struggles to care for her autistic son, Abdallah,…

Gaza City Facing First Confirmed Famine, UN-Baked Assessment Reveals

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 A new analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that the majority of Gaza’s population is now at risk of death due to extreme food shortages. More than 1.5 million people are facing malnutrition or starvation, while an additional…