Society
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with the death toll from starvation rising to 114. This morning, medical staff at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital confirmed the death of another child due to severe malnutrition, underscoring the dire situation in the besieged enclave. According to the......
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has announced the launch of its latest mission to Gaza, named Handala, set to depart on July 13. This civilian-led humanitarian initiative aims to deliver life-saving aid and demonstrate global solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “The......
Palestinian chef and food blogger Hamada Shaqoura has been awarded the 2025 James Beard Broadcast Media Emerging Voice Award for his innovative cooking videos filmed amidst the ruins of Gaza. The recognition comes as the region continues to endure a devastating siege marked by starvation and violence. Cooking......
Activists, healthcare workers, and citizens from over 35 countries are set to participate in the Global March to Gaza, a peaceful, civilian-led movement demanding immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region. Scheduled for June 15, the march will culminate at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt,......
The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency, based in Rabat, has launched a new humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting Palestinian children, particularly orphans and amputees in Gaza. This initiative was announced during an informational meeting attended by various dignitaries, including the Palestinian......
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the increasing wave of anti-Muslim discrimination, urging governments to safeguard religious freedoms and calling on digital platforms to address hate speech. Guterres made these remarks on March 15, during the International......
Over 38,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023. The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency has joined forces with the Palestinian Ministry of Social Development to address the dire needs of orphaned and amputee children affected by the ongoing crisis in......
The Palestinian Minister of Social Development, Samah Hamad, expressed her appreciation for the efforts led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people's resistance. This statement was made during a meeting in Ramallah on Monday. In an......
In Gaza, despair has become an ever-present companion, not just for its residents, but for those attempting to provide aid and relief. Having spent a total of four years in Gaza, including six months amidst the ongoing conflict, I have never felt so powerless against the war machine, which relentlessly......
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to unfold, with Palestinian health authorities reporting over 45,000 deaths and 107,940 injuries, a concerning pattern has emerged: the public's diminishing emotional response to the ongoing tragedy. This comprehensive analysis explores why society becomes......
In what UNICEF has declared its most challenging year on record, 2024 has witnessed an unprecedented surge in children affected by armed conflicts worldwide. A staggering 473 million children – representing one in six globally – now live in conflict zones, marking the highest number since......
The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency (BMAQ) has allocated over $4.2 million to social and economic development projects in Jerusalem throughout 2024, according to the organization's annual report unveiled Wednesday in Rabat. The agency serves as the executive branch of the Al-Quds Committee, under the chairmanship......
In his traditional Christmas address from the Vatican, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt plea to "all people of all nations" to embrace hope, silence the sounds of war, and overcome divisions in a world fraught with conflict and suffering. The message, delivered from the balcony of St. Peter’s......
