Crisis Reporting

Since late May, Israel has required international aid to Gaza to be distributed exclusively through three Israeli-backed, US-operated sites managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). This change followed Israel’s accusations that Hamas militants were diverting supplies from United Nations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Under the new system, aid trucks unload food and water at fortified GHF centres in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah, guarded by Israeli troops. UN agencies, including the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), have been blocked from direct distribution, citing security concerns.

On the third consecutive day of open conflict, Israel and Iran expanded their military operations against each other, resulting in hundreds of casualties on both sides. President Donald Trump has publicly called for an end to hostilities, warning Iran not to target U.S. assets in the region. As G7 leaders prepare to convene in Canada, Washington’s ability to restrain its closest ally appears increasingly limited, even as attempts at high-level mediation continue.

As peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine dominate headlines, many Ukrainians living in exile are voicing strong scepticism about the viability of any ceasefire agreement with Vladimir Putin.