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13.05.2026 - 05:03 [ Rakan Nassereldine, Minister of Public Health / X ]

تضع وزارة الصحة العامة اللبنانية هذا الفيديو برسم المجتمع الدولي، منظمة الصحة العالمية، واللجنة الدولية للصليب الأحمر، وكافة المؤسسات الحقوقية والإنسانية، ووسائل الإعلام المحلية والدولية؛ وثيقةً حيةً تُدين الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية الممنهجة التي تستهدف المستشفيات، الأطقم والفرق الإسعافية، والمراكز الصحية في لبنان.

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health places this video before the international community, the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, all relevant international institutions, and local and international media. It serves as a documented condemnation of the systematic Israeli attacks targeting hospitals, emergency medical teams, and health centers in Lebanon.

The systematic targeting of healthcare workers and facilities is a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law. We place this evidence before the world: Silence is complicity. Protect Lebanon’s healers.

13.05.2026 - 04:42 [ Middle East Eye ]

Lebanon releases footage of Israel ‚deliberately targeting‘ healthcare workers

Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nasseredine has released video footage showing what he says are repeated Israeli attacks on paramedics and healthcare workers across the country.

The footage captures several incidents, including one in which first responders attempt to evacuate a wounded medic inside an ambulance before a blast shatters the vehicle’s rear windows.

“The systematic targeting of healthcare workers and facilities is a grave violation of International humanitarian law,” Nasseredine wrote in a post on X alongside the video.

“We place this evidence before the world: Silence is complicity. Protect Lebanon’s healers.”

05.05.2026 - 01:37 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition ]

Freedom Flotilla Defies Israeli Piracy and Terror at Sea, Launches New Vessels from Siracusa

SICILY | May 2, 2026 — Just days after Israel’s assault on unarmed civilian vessels in international waters near Crete, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is pressing forward—not retreating. Today, four new vessels launched from Siracusa, determined not to give in to Israel’s violence and brutality.

Israel’s April 29 attack, carried out over 600 nautical miles (over 1100 km) from its shores, was not an act of “security.” It was piracy. It was state terrorism on the high seas. Sadly, the attack was not an isolated incident, but a pattern of lawlessness and aggression that has been enabled, normalized, and shielded by international inaction.

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The Freedom Flotilla Coalition calls on the international community, civil society, and the media to demand accountability for Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla. We call on all governments to guarantee safe passage for flotilla vessels and to uphold the basic principles of international law. And we call on all people of conscience: do not look away. We will not be deterred. We will not be silenced.

23.04.2026 - 20:50 [ Global Sumud Flotilla ]

Global Sumud Flotilla Expands by 50% in Italy as Dozens of Additional Boats Join Growing Civilian Fleet Bound for Gaza

April 23, 2026 — Siracusa, Italy – On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla enters a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa, forming a significantly expanded unified fleet preparing to continue its journey toward Gaza.

With 25 additional boats joining in Italy, the flotilla now exceeds the size of last year’s entire mission, signaling growing international participation and intensifying civilian pressure to challenge Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza. With two additional ports still ahead, the mission continues to build in scale, coordination, and global visibility.

17.04.2026 - 19:51 [ Global Sumud Flotilla ]

Global Sumud Flotilla Confirms Programme Details and Media Access in Advance of Sicily Launch

Barcelona / Brussels / Rome / Sicily – As the first boats set sail from Barcelona heading east, accompanied by Open Arms and Greenpeace‘s Arctic Sunrise, a week of mobilisations begins both inside and beyond Italy. Public events, press conferences, institutional meetings, cultural initiatives and more will take place in Augusta, Catania, Castellammare del Golfo, Siracusa and Rome (Italy), as well as in Brussels (Belgium). At every stage, new boats and new participants from around the world will join the mission.

These events will take place against a backdrop of rising political tensions in Italy and Europe, as the international diplomatic landscape shifts amid mounting political pressure, parliamentary questions, and the recent decisions of the Italian government regarding military cooperation with the Israeli regime.

In this context, every port the flotilla passes through brings with it visibility, participation and political consequences, as the flotilla enters the next phase leaving Italy from Siracusa on April 24.

Follow the vessels‘ movements on the Flotilla Tracker.

06.04.2026 - 18:17 [ Global Sumud Flotilla ]

One Month Later- Free The Tunisian 7

On March 6th, 2026, an arrest campaign was started that shook the pro-Palestinian landscape in Tunisia. Seven activists, some of whom put their own bodies on the line for the possibility of breaking the illegal siege on Gaza, were arrested and sent to prison on what appear to be unfounded charges. Let’s say their names:

• Jawaher Channa

• Wael Nawar – Member of the Global Steering Committee

• Ghassan Henchiri

• Ghassan Boughediri

• Sana Msahli

• Dr. Mohamed Amine Ben Nour

• Nabil Chennoufi – Member of the Global Steering Committee

Each of these 7 activists have played a vital role in the unprecedented GSF mission that was launched from Sidi Bou Said Port, Tunisia in September of 2025, an act that is protected under international law. Their mission was simply to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged people of Gaza and to establish a humanitarian corridor.

06.04.2026 - 18:01 [ Global Sumud Flotilla ]

[Multilingual] Global Sumud Flotilla to Depart from Barcelona on April 12 as Largest Civilian-Led Mission in History to Challenge Israel’s Gaza Siege

April 2, 2026

BARCELONA — On April 12, 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla will depart from Barcelona, carrying an international coalition determined to challenge israel’s siege on Gaza and respond to the escalating humanitarian and political crisis faced by Palestinians. Bringing together more than 80 boats and over 1,000 participants from around the world, the mission combines focused maritime action with synchronized global mobilization on land—linking solidarity, legal advocacy, and grassroots pressure across multiple countries.

06.04.2026 - 17:56 [ Greenpeace ]

Greenpeace to join the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

“While world governments have lacked the courage and conviction to uphold international law and their obligation to prevent genocide in Gaza, the Sumud Flotilla has been a shining light of humanitarian solidarity and a symbol of hope in action.”

In response to a direct call from Palestinians in Gaza, the flotilla is set to sail from Barcelona, Spain, on April 12, 2026, with stops in Syracuse, Italy, and Lerapetra, Greece, en route to Gaza. A public solidarity gathering will be held on Saturday 11th.

05.04.2026 - 08:57 [ CBS News ]

Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says

A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday morning local time, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News. The jet‘s pilot was rescued Friday.

„WE GOT HIM!“ Mr. Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post.

04.04.2026 - 05:54 [ ABC News ]

2 US jets downed by Iranian fire; search and rescue mission underway for 1 crew member

Combat search and rescue missions have become relatively rare for U.S. forces after more than a generation of near-total air dominance, with American aircraft typically operating with limited threats to aircraft in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

03.04.2026 - 19:22 [ Al Jazeera ]

US search helicopter also hit by projectile in Iran

Iran’s Mehr news agency is reporting that a US helicopter, on a search mission for the jet reportedly shot down in Iran, was also hit by a projectile.

We will bring you more on this as soon as we can.

03.04.2026 - 18:47 [ CBS News ]

Trump briefed after U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran

President Trump has been briefed on the U.S. fighter jet that was downed over Iran on Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News.

03.04.2026 - 18:42 [ CBS News ]

1 U.S. crew member from downed F-15E jet rescued, U.S. officials say

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One crew member from the U.S. F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran was rescued by American forces, two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News on Friday.

The F-15E is a two-member crew aircraft. The search and rescue mission is ongoing.

28.03.2026 - 13:15 [ ThaiPBS.or.th ]

Two Thai ships cleared through Hormuz; fate of 3 crew remains unknown

Iranian and Omani teams have reached the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree, hit by an Iranian projectile earlier this month near the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday.

Further information is being verified, and it is hoped that three missing crew are safe, he added.

Meanwhile, Iran has agreed to Thailand’s request to allow two Thai vessels, one belonging to Bangchak and another to SCG Chemicals, to transit the strait.

17.03.2026 - 18:29 [ CodePink ]

PRESS CONFERENCE: Delegation of 140 Activists Departs Miami with Medical Aid for Cuba, Condemning U.S. Economic Siege

MIAMI, FL — March 20, 2026 — On Friday morning, 140 people from across the United States will depart Miami for Havana as part of the international Nuestra América Convoy, delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba and protesting U.S. policies that are deliberately creating an economic crisis on the island.

WHAT: Press availability before departure
WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM
WHERE: Miami International Airport, Terminal G departures, across from Dunkin’ Donuts

SPEAKERS:

– Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK Co-founder
– Brenda Lopez, Global Health Partners
– Danny Valdes, founder, Cuban Americans for Cuba

17.03.2026 - 18:23 [ NovaraMedia.com ]

Aid Convoy to Deliver More Than 20 Tonnes of Food and Medicine to Cuba

Organiser David Adler drew parallels between the convoy and the Gaza aid flotilla, which he took part in last year. “From the global movement that helped end apartheid in South Africa to the flotillas that sailed to challenge the siege of Gaza, international solidarity has repeatedly emerged to confront injustice,” he said. “This convoy to Cuba continues that tradition, delivering critical supplies to the Cuban people and a simple message: you are not alone.”

17.03.2026 - 18:14 [ NuestraAmericaConvoy.org ]

Nuestra America Convoy to Cuba

There is no time to waste, as the Trump administration ramps up its assault on the island and its campaign to isolate its people.

So join us in Havana, and support our efforts to secure critical aid for homes, hospitals, schools, and families in need.

Together, we can break the siege, save lives, and stand up for the cause of Cuban self-determination.

17.02.2026 - 06:11 [ El Pais ]

Cuba’s alliances are crumbling in Trump’s world

Trump’s return to power is ushering in a new world order in which multilateralism and international organizations, starting with the United Nations, are in retreat.

17.02.2026 - 05:40 [ Latin Times ]

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Cuba‘s Largest Oil Refinery as Island Faces Deepening Energy Crisis

(February 13, 2026)

Just a day earlier, two Mexican navy vessels docked at the same harbor carrying more than 800 tons of humanitarian aid, including fuel and essential supplies, underscoring the urgency of Cuba‘s shortfalls. The aid mission arrives as the Caribbean nation of nearly 10 million faces not only economic hardship but also continuing pressure from the longstanding US trade embargo.

15.02.2026 - 06:07 [ Democracy Now ]

Mexico Sends Humanitarian Aid to Cuba as U.S. Tightens Blockade

(February 13, 2026)

Two Mexican ships carrying urgent humanitarian aid arrived in Cuba’s capital Havana on Thursday as the United Nations warns the island is facing humanitarian collapse due to the Trump administration’s oil blockade. Infant mortality is also on the rise in Cuba as the United States tightens its decades-old economic embargo on the island as part of Trump’s efforts to overthrow the Cuban government. We’ll have more on Cuba later in the broadcast with Cuba’s Ambassador to the U.N. Ernesto Soberón Guzmán.

02.01.2026 - 19:58 [ Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders / Ärzte ohne Grenzen ]

Gaza: Drohung der israelischen Regierung, NGOs die Registrierung zu verweigern, ist ein schwerer Schlag für humanitäre Hilfe

Jerusalem/Berlin, 2. Januar 2026. Die Drohung der israelischen Regierung, Ärzte ohne Grenzen und anderen internationalen Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGOs) die Registrierung zu verweigern, ist ein zynischer und kalkulierter Versuch, die Organisationen daran zu hindern, im Gazastreifen und im Westjordanland Hilfe zu leisten. Damit verstößt Israel gegen seine Verpflichtungen nach dem humanitären Völkerrecht.

Der Zivilbevölkerung medizinische Hilfe zu verweigern, kann unter keinen Umständen akzeptiert werden. Es ist empörend, humanitäre Hilfe als politisches Instrument oder als Mittel kollektiver Bestrafung zu missbrauchen. Die israelischen Behörden verschärfen damit ihre schweren Angriffe auf die humanitäre Hilfe und bedrohen direkt die medizinische Versorgung der Menschen im Gazastreifen und im Westjordanland.

Ärzte ohne Grenzen weist die Vorwürfe, die von den israelischen Behörden in den vergangenen Tagen erhoben worden sind, entschieden zurück. Die medizinische Hilfsorganisation würde niemals wissentlich Personen beschäftigen, die an militärischen Aktivitäten beteiligt sind – dies widerspricht ihren grundlegenden Werten und ihrer Ethik. Die Berichte darüber, was Teams von Ärzte ohne Grenzen mit eigenen Augen in Gaza sehen – Tod, Zerstörung und die Folgen genozidaler Gewalt – mögen schwer erträglich sein, die Verantwortung dafür liegt aber bei jenen, die diese Gräueltaten begehen, und nicht bei jenen, die darüber Zeugnis ablegen.

02.01.2026 - 19:52 [ Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders / Ärzte ohne Grenzen ]

Israel’s threat to withhold registration for NGOs: A grave blow to humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank

Israel’s threat to withhold registration from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and other international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) is a cynical and calculated attempt to prevent organisations from providing services in Gaza and the West Bank, Palestine, in breach of Israel‘s obligations under international humanitarian law.

Denying medical assistance to civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances and it is appalling to use humanitarian aid as a tool of policy or collective punishment. Now is the time for action. Israel is escalating its grave attack on humanitarian response, directly threatening medical care and humanitarian aid to civilians.

MSF unequivocally refutes the allegations made by the Israeli authorities in recent days. MSF would never knowingly employ anyone involved in military activities, which contradicts our core values and ethics. If the descriptions of what our teams see with their own eyes in Gaza – death, destruction and the human consequences of genocidal violence – are unpalatable to some, the fault lies with those committing these atrocities, not with those who speak of them.

01.01.2026 - 15:04 [ Al Jazeera ]

LIVE: Israel’s ban on 37 aid groups kicks in, Gaza starts 2026 with despair

Israel’s decision to revoke the licences of 37 international NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has come into effect as the Israeli government pushes to demonise organisations that assist Palestinians, among them United Nations agencies, with unproven accusations of links to Hamas.

People in Gaza have started 2026 not with hope or certainty, but with despair as they face more Israeli restrictions amid a humanitarian catastrophe, Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City.

01.01.2026 - 14:47 [ United Nations ]

UN chief condemns Israeli amendments targeting UNRWA operations

The UN Secretary-General has condemned amendments adopted by Israel’s Knesset to a law aimed at ceasing the operations of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA), saying the measures must be immediately repealed.

The amendments, adopted on 29 December, to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations “seek to further impede UNRWA’s ability to operate and carry out its mandated activities,” said a statement issued by the Spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

“The Law and its amendments are inconsistent with the status and international legal framework applicable to UNRWA and must be immediately repealed,” it added.

01.01.2026 - 14:39 [ United Nations ]

Another child dies in extreme conditions in Gaza: UNICEF

A sixth child has died in Gaza this month as the enclave’s people continue to endure dire living conditions linked to freezing rains and the Israel-Hamas war, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced. The development comes as aid agencies urged Israeli authorities to reconsider revoking the licences of dozens of humanitarian partners that provide assistance across the devastated enclave from 1 January.

31.12.2025 - 18:33 [ Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) / Büro des Hohen Kommissars für Menschenrechte ]

Outrageous suspension of numerous aid agencies from Gaza

Delivered by
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk

At
Geneva

Israel’s suspension of numerous aid agencies from Gaza is outrageous.

This is the latest in a pattern of unlawful restrictions on humanitarian access, including Israel’s ban on UNRWA (the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East), as well as attacks on Israeli and Palestinian NGOs amid broader access issues faced by the UN and other humanitarians.

I urge all States, in particular those with influence, to take urgent steps and insist that Israel immediately allows aid to get into Gaza unhindered. Such arbitrary suspensions make an already intolerable situation even worse for the people of Gaza.

31.12.2025 - 18:09 [ Al Jazeera ]

Israel’s NGO ban sets ‘dangerous precedent’ for humanitarian work: UNRWA

Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of UNRWA, says Israel’s suspension of 37 aid organisations in Gaza shows “a troubling pattern of disregard for international humanitarian law”.

“This is a dangerous precedent,” Lazzarini wrote on social media platform X…..