Humanitarain Aid News Monitoring

Hamas Released Israeli-U.S. Hostage Yesterday

(MENAFN- Nam News Network) GAZA, May 13 (NNN-WAFA) – Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released Israeli-U.S. hostage, Edan Alexander, from the Gaza Strip, yesterday. He had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, Brigades …

Hamas releases US hostage raising hopes of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas announced on Monday that it had released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living US hostage in Gaza, as it strives to restart ceasefire talks. The Palestinian militant group, listed as a terrorist organization by several countries, including …

US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas

ShareSave Freed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 19 months. The 21-year-old had been serving in the …

Rooted in resilience: Palestinians build lives, community in El Paso

News that matters to El Paso, delivered to you. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter. The Masoud family took root in El Paso in 1983 when Suleiman “Sal” Masoud arrived from the Dallas area, by way of Kuwait, and many miles, many years removed from his …

Voices: Independent readers join call to speak up on Gaza

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Hamas releases last American hostage in 'goodwill' gesture

Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, has been released by Hamas, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group's October 7 attack. Hamas announced on Sunday night (Monday AEST) it had agreed to free Alexander, …

Students partake in hunger strike demanding divestment and policy changes

Editor’s note: the last names of certain sources have been kept anonymous for the sake of minimizing harm and protecting their safety. Students at Sacramento State launched a united hunger strike Monday, May 5 in solidarity with the millions people in …

Trump announces ‘good faith’ gesture by Hamas as American hostage set for release

Trump announces ‘good faith’ gesture by Hamas as American hostage set for release In a dramatic development that could shift the fragile dynamics of the Gaza conflict, US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to release Edan Alexander, a …

Tell them to help stop Gaza genocide

Have you contacted Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd yet to tell them you object to their support of Israel’s devastation of Gaza and its people? It has been 69 days since all humanitarian aid into Gaza has been blocked: no food, water, medicine, or fuel. …

Hamas to release hostage Edan Alexander; Israel vows to continue Gaza offensive

Daijiworld Media Network - Jerusalem Jerusalem, May 12: Hamas will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that there will be no ceasefire in Gaza, despite the temporary …

The EU’s discrepancies in humanitarian aid rhetoric

Reading through comments regarding the latest purported disagreements over the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, one fact stands out above all others – humanitarian aid is being politicised, and it always has been. It is easy for the European Union to …

'It is unacceptable that humanitarian aid is not allowed into the Gaza Strip,' said Krahenbuhl

Red Cross calls for ‘renewed' ceasefire after facilitating hostage release in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday called for a “renewed” and “sustainable” ceasefire after facilitating a key hostage release in Gaza. “We urgently need political will to save lives and reinstate the ceasefire. It is critical …

UN chief 'alarmed' by data showing nearly half-million people in Gaza facing 'catastrophic hunger'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "alarmed" by the latest data revealing a growing risk of famine across the Gaza Strip, with nearly a half-million people facing “catastrophic hunger” under Israel's nine-week aid blockade, his …

At meeting with Turkish, Syrian counterparts, Safadi reiterates Jordan’s ‘unlimited’ support for Syria

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi underlined Jordan's “unlimited” support to Syria in confronting all threats to its security and stability. Safadi’s remarks came during a joint press conference in Ankara on …

Israeli blockade in Gaza ushers starvation, sickness & death: WHO

Cairo/Geneva/Jerusalem, 12 May 2025: The World health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, fearing a famine in the Palestinian territory , as a consequence of the Israeli blockade including food. A scenario …

Hamas releases Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander after direct talks with U.S.

Israeli soldier and American citizen Edan Alexander was released today by the Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed wing, which had held him captive in Gaza since October 2023. The Israeli public broadcasting service confirmed on Monday afternoon that Alexander …

OPINION: It’s time for Israel to reframe victory over Hamas

We are now more than a year and a half into one of the most painful, protracted, and defining wars Israel has ever faced. As President Trump makes final preparations for his upcoming regional visit, a visit that could unlock a ceasefire, a hostage release …

Gaza at critical risk of famine, with one in five facing starvation

ISRAEL’S BLOCKADE ON humanitarian aid entering Gaza has put the entire population at “critical risk of famine”, with roughly half a million Gazans facing starvation, a global hunger monitor has warned. The latest report by the UN-backed Integrated Food …

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra's Rare Bourbon Raffle to bring free concerts to Parks and Schools

KSO free Summer concerts on the lawn tie a variety of culture and entertainment, to family fun and memory-making via the distilled spirits of Kentucky. COVINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kentucky Symphony …

True Gold Republic Named Money.com’s Best Gold IRA Firm for 2025

True Gold Republic, a leading precious metals investment firm, is thrilled to announce its designation as Money.com’s Top Recommended Gold IRA Firm for 2025. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Gold Republic, a …

Cordisco & Saile Attorneys Honored with Membership in The National Traumatic Brain Injury Association

Cordisco & Saile attorneys Michael Saile, Jr. and John Cordisco recognized for their dedication to brain injury advocacy, education, and support. BUCKS COUNTY, PA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cordisco & Saile …

American Food Producers Welcome Trade Deals, Call for Targeted Tariffs to Increase Food Security

Vital industries risk collapse, undermining rural economies and American agricultural independence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the heels of a historic trade win, a coalition representing four American …

Adaptive Training Foundation Welcomes Class 33, Proudly Sponsored by Global Medical Response

$100,000 Sponsorship Brings ATF’s Transformative Redefine and ReDeploy Programs to 13 Adaptive Athletes CARROLLTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), proudly announces the launch of Class …

New Book Trilogy Exposes the Dark Nexus of Crime, Power, and State Corruption in Latin America

These works shed light on a shifting geopolitical reality and serve as essential reading for policymakers and anyone concerned with global security MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new trilogy by veteran …

Guatemalan Man Who Unlawfully Resided in the United States Charged with Fraudulently Sponsoring Unaccompanied Alien ...

A Guatemalan national was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of New Jersey for allegedly submitting sponsorship applications with false statements to the U.S. government to gain custody of two unaccompanied alien children (UACs) after …

Chinese Company and Three Chinese Nationals Indicted for Unlawfully Importing Pill-Making Equipment Used to Manufacture ...

A federal grand jury returned a 21-count indictment against a Chinese company and three Chinese nationals for their alleged role in the illegal importation of pill-making equipment, the Department of Justice announced. According to an indictment returned …

Head of the Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti Delivers Remarks at SIFMA’s Anti-Money Laundering and Financial ...

Thank you, Bernard, for that kind introduction. And thank you to SIFMA for having me here at your annual AML and Financial Crimes Conference. Over the last several months, the Department has made clear that its mission is to protect hard-working Americans …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Transitional Housing Grant Assistance Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program funding opportunity. During the presentation, OVW …

Libertarian Party of North Carolina State Convention May 16 - 18 in Clemmons, NC

Dr. Mary Ruwart and Ms Christine Villaverde headline discussions on liberty, public health, and threats to the American Bill of Rights CLEMMONS, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

MacDonald-Bedford Announces Strategic Reset, New President, and Corporate Headquarters Relocation to Raleigh, NC

Raleigh welcomes MacDonald-Bedford! SDVOSB names new President & relocates HQ, ready for growth & innovation in AEC consulting. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MacDonald-Bedford LLC (M-B), a Service- …

FLEOA to Participate in Police Week 2025 Events and Advocacy Efforts on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), the nation’s largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association representing federal law enforcement officers, is …

Bolivian government, ALLATRA and Creative Society seminar on civil defense and national security in natural disasters

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society project, in collaboration with Bolivia’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, successfully concluded a four-day seminar titled “Civil …

Films, legislative advocacy and more: Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 12 - 18, 2025) raises issue, inspires action

A national, virtual screening of That’s On Period will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. EDT. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Period Supplies will sponsor a film screening and help activists …

News Release – DOH Cites Petroleum Company for Hazardous Waste Violations

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, M.D., MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH CITES PETROLEUM COMPANY FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE …

DCCA NEWS RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (THROUGH APRIL 2025)

DCCA NEWS RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (THROUGH APRIL 2025) Posted on May 12, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA   NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR …

Emerald Intel Joins NCIA’s 13th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days to Champion Industry Reform

Leading Cannabis Industry Data Provider Heads to Capitol Hill to Support Federal Cannabis Policy Reform and Industry Collaboration BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerald Intel proudly announces its participation …

Lux Forum Named Gold Sponsor of 'Lead Where You Stand' Conference at Westmont College

Celeste White, President of Lux Forum, proudly announces the organization’s Gold Sponsorship of the Lead Where You Stand leadership conference, in Santa Barbara ST. HELENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celeste White, …

Harvey Law Group Unveils Insights from the Global Ancestry Index

Ireland Leads the Way in Citizenship by Ancestry Programs MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Law Group (HLG) is excited to share the results from its recently launched Global Ancestry Index, a groundbreaking …