![UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719982846_TBPalestin.jpg)
UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October
UN says "an evacuation of such a massive scale will only heighten the suffering of civilians and drive humanitarian needs even higher."
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Gaza families desperate for water with no relief in sight Gaza families desperate for water with no relief in sight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718347546_tbJabaliawatercri.jpg)
Gaza families desperate for water with no relief in sight
It is a sheer daily slog for Gaza's Palestinian civilians to find bare necessities such as water, to drink or cook or wash with.
Sat Jun 15 2024
![UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The resolution also calls for the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians in the western Darfur region.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Israel says jets strike school containing Hamas compound, Gaza media says 27 killed Israel says jets strike school containing Hamas compound, Gaza media says 27 killed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717647138_Smokerises.jpg)
Israel says jets strike school containing Hamas compound, Gaza media says 27 killed
Israel's military said it took steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians before the fighter jets strike.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717111986_Rafah.jpg)
UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah
The Israeli military has told civilians to go to an "expanded humanitarian zone" some 20 km (12 miles) away.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah strike went tragically wrong and will be investigated Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah strike went tragically wrong and will be investigated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716774083_tbairstrikeGaza.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah strike went tragically wrong and will be investigated
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike had not been intended to cause civilian casualties.
Tue May 28 2024
![Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714520567_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken
Antony Blinken warns an Israeli attack could create an insurgency by failing to kill all Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city.
Mon May 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Vanity definitely a favourite sin! [COLUMNIST] Vanity definitely a favourite sin!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715074722_tbMichelleYeoh.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Vanity definitely a favourite sin!
The Presidential Medal of Honor is reserved for those who have contributed to the security and civilian life of the US.
Tue May 07 2024
![Blinken says US cannot support Rafah assault without humanitarian plan Blinken says US cannot support Rafah assault without humanitarian plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714520567_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Blinken says US cannot support Rafah assault without humanitarian plan
Anthony Blinken said still "not seen a plan for Israel's planned offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that would protect civilians".
Thu May 02 2024
![Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713868796_IsraelHamas.jpg)
Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault
Israel's Defence Ministry has bought 40,000 tents, each with the capacity for 10 to 12 people, for Palestinians relocated from Rafah.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709719938_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid
A meeting of the security cabinet approved immediate steps to increase humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711424914_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians
Joe Biden threatens to condition support for Israel's offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710239807_TBHaitijpg.jpg)
Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock
Conflict between powerful armed gangs wreaked havoc for civilians, and a path out of the chaos yet to be established by politicians.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![What do we know about the deadly attack at the concert hall near Moscow? What do we know about the deadly attack at the concert hall near Moscow?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711236808_tbshootingincident.jpg)
What do we know about the deadly attack at the concert hall near Moscow?
The men walked towards the metal detectors at Crocus City Hall, firing their automatic weapons point-blank at terrified civilians.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![There were traces of blood inside and outside Myvi car - Witness There were traces of blood inside and outside Myvi car - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705916980_TBtawaujpg.jpg)
There were traces of blood inside and outside Myvi car - Witness
Six policemen and a civilian is charged with killing e-hailing driver Nurman Bakaratu, along with Mat Zaki Md Zain accused of abetting.
Mon Jan 22 2024