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- 1Gaza's 61m tonnes of rubble may conceal 10,000 bodies▼61m tonnes of rubble: Gaza aid workers face delicate task of clearing ruins concealing up to 10,000 bodies
Aid workers in Gaza are beginning the enormous task of clearing roughly 61 million tonnes of rubble left by the war, work complicated by the estimate that up to 10,000 bodies may still lie buried beneath the ruins. Crews must search carefully for human remains while moving debris, a slow and dangerous process that aid agencies say could take years and requires specialised equipment and forensic support.
- 2Malnutrition Threatens 4.2 Million Women and Children in Sudan▼Malnutrition Threatens the Lives of 4.2 million Children and Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Sudan
Aid agency JINHA reports that 4.2 million children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in Sudan face life-threatening malnutrition. The warning highlights the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country, where conflict and displacement have severely limited access to food and nutrition services, leaving mothers and young children among the most vulnerable groups.
- 3UN warns Gaza winter preparations hit by restrictions and funding gaps▼UN warns Israeli restrictions, funding gaps hamper Gaza winter preparations
The United Nations has warned that Israeli restrictions and shortfalls in funding are hampering preparations for winter in Gaza. Aid agencies say displaced families lack adequate shelter, warm clothing and heating supplies as cold weather approaches. The warning highlights growing humanitarian concerns in the territory, where access obstacles and limited resources continue to slow relief operations.
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ReliefWeb has published the 57th flash update on the Sudan situation in eastern Chad, where hundreds of thousands of people who fled the war in Sudan continue to live in refugee camps and host communities. The updates track humanitarian needs, new arrivals and aid operations in the border region. The latest edition signals that the cross-border displacement crisis remains an ongoing concern for relief agencies.
- 5UNHCR chief's meeting with ex-Gaza aid foundation leader raises questions●Why did the UNHCR chief meet with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s ex-leader?
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi reportedly met with the former head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the controversial US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution group that replaced UN-led relief efforts in Gaza. The question of why such a meeting took place is drawing scrutiny, given that UN agencies have publicly criticised the foundation's operations and warned its aid model violates humanitarian principles.
- 6Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbe
The United Nations reports a twenty-fold surge in the number of Sudanese refugees crossing into Chad as the country's war continues and humanitarian funding dries up. Aid agencies warn that shrinking resources are leaving new arrivals without adequate food, shelter or medical care, deepening one of the world's largest displacement crises.
- 7Gaza death toll surpasses 74,000 as Israeli strikes continue▼Israeli strikes kill Palestinians as Gaza death toll surpasses 74000
Israeli strikes have killed more Palestinians in Gaza, pushing the territory's death toll above 74,000, according to figures cited by news outlets covering the conflict. The toll continues to rise despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire, with civilians among the victims of the latest strikes. Aid agencies warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis across the enclave.
- 8Board of Peace under fire over excluding UNRWA from Gaza▼‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?
The Board of Peace, the body overseeing postwar arrangements for Gaza, is facing questions after indicating there will be no role for UNRWA in the territory's future. Critics say the decision mirrors Israeli positions, as Israel has long campaigned to end the UN agency's operations. The move raises concerns about how humanitarian aid and services for Palestinian refugees will be delivered in Gaza going forward.
- 9No Security Agency Probed Breaches in Tool by Netanyahu Aide●No Security Agency Probed Security Breaches in Tool Developed by Netanyahu Aide
A report by Haaretz states that no Israeli security agency has investigated security breaches in a tool developed by an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The claim raises questions about oversight of sensitive technology used within the prime minister's orbit, and the lack of any formal probe into potential vulnerabilities.
- 10Displaced women in Sudan's Tawila build livelihoods through handicrafts▼From displacement to self-reliance: Women in Sudan's Tawila turn handicraft skills into livelihoods
Women displaced in Tawila, in Sudan's North Darfur region, are using traditional handicraft skills to earn income and support their families, moving from aid dependence toward self-reliance. The initiative, highlighted by the UN Refugee Agency, shows how livelihood programmes can help women withstand the country's ongoing conflict and displacement crisis.
- 11No Israeli Agency Probed Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked PM Data●No Israeli Security Agency Probed Netanyahu Aide Exposing PM's Sensitive Data
Haaretz reports that no Israeli security agency has investigated an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the exposure of the prime minister's sensitive data. The claim raises questions about how the alleged breach was handled and whether any state body has examined the incident. Details about the aide, the data involved, and the timing remain limited to the report's headline claim.
- 12Life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan across conflict lines▼Through conflict lines, life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan
Humanitarian agencies have delivered life-saving medicine to South Kordofan, Sudan, negotiating access across front lines in the country's ongoing conflict. The United Nations Development Programme highlighted the delivery, which brings essential treatment to civilians cut off by fighting. The operation underscores the difficulty of reaching populations in contested areas and the role of negotiated humanitarian corridors in keeping health services alive.
- 13Fires at Sudan fuel depots put out after drone attack●Fire at fuel depots in Sudan extinguished after drone attack — Anadolu Agency
Fires broke out at fuel depots in Sudan following a drone attack and have since been extinguished, according to Anadolu Agency. The incident adds to concerns about infrastructure damage amid Sudan's ongoing conflict, with fuel supplies critical for civilians and aid operations. No immediate details were given on casualties or who carried out the strike.