Israel will open Rafah crossing and allow humanitarian aid after hostages’ handover, while the UN and international partners plan $70 billion reconstruction; Trump’s peace plan envisions transitional governance and EU oversight

Gerapetritis and Tajani stressed that “Greece and Italy reaffirm the need to ensure humanitarian access to Gaza and to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reports drone strikes, flash bombs and chemical attacks within Greece’s search and rescue zone as Israel vows to block its passage. Italy condemns the attack, while Greek government stays silent

The Commission said it would halt bilateral support for Israel, with the exception of aid to civil society.

The Global Sumud Flotilla reported its vessel was hit by a drone near Tunis, though Tunisian authorities deny the claim, citing a small onboard fire instead

In an open letter ahead of the EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Germany, 209 former ambassadors and senior staff call for urgent sanctions and national measures against Israel over Gaza and West Bank actions, citing famine, mass displacement, and rights abuses

Israel is proceeding with its plan to occupy Gaza, despite the internal and international outcry and discontent among its troops - The international community content to limit itself to the role of observing the hell that is Gaza

A global hunger monitor says 514,000 Palestinians are already experiencing famine in Gaza, a number expected to rise sharply by late September, as Israel rejects the findings and blames Hamas

In a joint EU–Middle East mission, Greece delivered food supplies to Gaza by air, aiming to ease shortages and support civilians in the conflict-hit region

Gaza’s health ministry reported six more deaths from starvation or malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 175, including 93 children

The Israeli military had intercepted the vessel en route to the besieged enclave, detaining its crew, which included activists, journalists and two members of the French political party La France Insoumise.

The development follows months of international pressure and urgent warnings from aid organizations about an escalating famine in the Palestinian enclave.

According to Oxfam, Israel’s deliberate blocking of aid has triggered a public health emergency, with waterborne diseases surging by nearly 150% across the Strip.

Israel’s humanitarian strategy has involved bypassing the UN-led distribution system, instead using private American logistics and security firms to deliver supplies

Since late May, over 1,000 people have reportedly been killed while trying to access food, mostly near aid distribution centers operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)

A humanitarian aid distribution event in southern Gaza turned deadly on Wednesday, with at least 20 Palestinians losing their lives during a chaotic crowd surge near Khan Younis. The tragedy unfolded at a center operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed aid organization supported by Israel. According to GHF, 19 people were trampled […]

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the death toll since the war began in October 2023 has surpassed 58,000, with 139 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours

As the EU debates next steps, humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire