UN News Today 15 July 2024

WFP food warehouse stormed by desperate civilians, as starvation loomsThe UN honours the service and sacrifice of peacekeepersA new $15 million initiative to boost sustainable development in the Congo Basin 

Climate change: World likely to breach 1.5°C limit in next five yearsGaza: 50,000 children killed in less than 600 days warns UNICEFEssential supplies reach Sudanese hospital: WHO 

Gaza: UN agencies call for an aid ‘surge’ as Israeli distribution plan beginsUkraine’s battered communities face ongoing deadly Russian attacksSudan’s health system is on the brink of collapse, warns the WHO 

The Israel Defence Forces and Hamas agreed to three, three-day humanitarian pauses in different parts of Gaza to allow children to receive polio vaccinations, the World Health Organisation said. 

How are controversial plans for a ‘humanitarian city’ in Gaza complicating a deal to stop the fighting? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 

The UN is warning that millions of Sudanese refugees fleeing war are at risk, after drastic cuts to food programmes. Also: Palestinians in Gaza report one of the worst nights of Israeli bombing in weeks and why Wimbledon is changing one of its oldest traditions. 

The Israeli Government to ban the United Nations agency UNWRA from operating in Israel, sparking new concern  for the humanitarian situation in Gaza. 

Israël a suspendu l'aide humanitaire à Gaza, le Hamas dénonçant une violation du cessez-le-feu. Cette interruption menace la trêve récemment établie. ​ Traduction:Israel suspended humanitarian aid to Gaza, with Hamas denouncing a ceasefire violation. This interruption threatens t ... Show More

The cycle of Gaza ceasefire talks has started to become predictable. Headlines initially spark hope with announcements of progress, only for other regional incidents to derail negotiations, leading to yet another collapse. Last Sunday, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched 320 drones and ... Show More

The gang discusses the World Central Kitchen convoy attack in Gaza, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  00:00 Easter Traditions and Orthodox Easter02:20 Communion Wafers and Rituals09:21 World Central Kitchen Convoy Attack15:51 Conflict in Gaza and Potential Land Grabs39:20 De ... Show More

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. More than half of the estimated one million ... Show More

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace deal and that hostages could be released within days. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement "a great day for Israel". Hamas confirmed the deal, but said it's awaiting details ... Show More