Red Cross/Red Crescent head calls for end to attacks on humanitarian workers

President Trump's administration has frozen $584 million in federal funding for UCLA, citing the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests as allowing antisemitism. UCLA is negotiating the funding freeze while facing previous lawsuits over antisemitism and concerns from rights advocates regarding academic freedom and free speech amid broader government actions against universities. Want More Context? 🔎

The controversy arose when Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, incorrectly attributed a photo of a malnourished girl in Gaza to Yemen, leading to accusations of disinformation against a pro-Palestinian lawmaker. Experts highlighted the limitations and biases of AI tools like Grok, warning that they should not be relied upon for factual verification due to their potential inaccuracies. Want More Context? 🔎

After nearly two years of war, Hamas's military strength has diminished, yet it continues to pay around 30,000 civil servants a fraction of their salaries through a secret cash system, despite severe food shortages and rising resentment among employees. Criticism has grown over Hamas's distribution of aid, perceived to favor its supporters amid accusations of stealing humanitarian aid while facing challenges in funding due to ongoing conflict and Israeli attacks. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem's report, released on July 27, accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, highlighting systematic destruction of civilian life and famine, while questioning the delay in its findings. This delay reflects broader issues of politicization in international responses, impacting the urgency of addressing alleged war crimes against Palestinians. Want More Context? 🔎

More than 14,800 patients in Gaza urgently need specialized medical treatment, prompting WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to call for international action and expedited medical evacuations. The WHO recently facilitated the transfer of 15 critically ill children to Jordan, expressing gratitude for Jordan's ongoing support in providing care. Want More Context? 🔎

This episode of Palestine This Week discusses Hamas's refusal to disarm without a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, questioning who has truly rejected the two-state solution—Hamas or Israel. It also covers recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood by countries like the UK and Canada, the extensive destruction in Gaza, and Trump's threats regarding a US trade deal over Canada’s stance on Palestine.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJn9zRvTFTQ Want More Context? 🔎