Deal Lays Groundwork for Aid to Reach Desperate Gazans, Officials Say Trucks loaded with food and medicine are lined up tantalizingly close to people who need it, separated only by border gates that war and diplomatic wrangling have kept closed.

As Israel readies troops for ground assault, Gaza awaits urgently needed aid from Egypt KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — One blast struck a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City where families were seeking shelter, The post As Israel readies troops for ground assault, Gaza awaits urgently needed aid from Egypt appeared first on Religion News Service.

Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza (RNS) — Aid groups are doing what they can but worry that time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The post Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza appeared first on Religion News Service.

The U.N. Brokered a Deal to Bring Aid Into Gaza Also, an uncertain speaker race. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is still closed, but there are small signs of progress on aid.

Biden to Deliver Address as He Seeks Aid for Israel and Ukraine President Biden is expected to ask Congress to approve about $100 billion in emergency funds to arm Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan and fortify the U.S.-Mexico border.

U.S. Says Israel Didn’t Cause Hospital Blast, as Biden Promises Aid to Gaza President Biden backed Israel’s claim that a Gaza City explosion that killed hundreds, which Hamas blamed on Israel, had come from a failed rocket launch by an armed Palestinian group.

Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. officials worked to convince Israel to allow delivery of supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals after days of failed hopes for an opening in the siege. The post Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid appeared first on Religion News S…

Food Aid Sustains Quake-Hit Villages in Morocco, for Now The earthquake that struck Morocco on Sept. 8 killed about 3,000 people, and disrupted food supplies for thousands in regions long subject to the vagaries of fickle seasons.

Humanitarian aid is stuck at Gaza-Egypt border as Israeli siege strains hospitals, water supply RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Over 1 million people — about half of Gaza’s population — have left their homes in a little over a week. The post Humanitarian aid is stuck at Gaza-Egypt border as Israeli siege strains hospitals, water supply appeared first on Religion News Service.

Biden Administration Seeks Emergency Aid Package for Both Israel and Ukraine Aid to Ukraine lapsed last month amid Republican resistance, while aid for Israel in its war with Hamas has drawn bipartisan support in recent days.

Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Facing Slumping Sales and Opioid Suits The pharmacy chain, one of the country’s largest, faces more than a thousand lawsuits that say it filled illegal prescriptions for painkillers.

Growing Wariness of Aid to Ukraine Hangs Over Polish Election Last year, Poland was one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters. But pressure from the right to focus more on domestic problems is pushing that support to the center stage of Sunday’s election.

As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel says it won’t allow aid to flow until Hamas releases hostages JERUSALEM (AP) — International aid groups warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity to Gaza. The post As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel says it won’t allow aid to flow until Hamas releases hostages appeared first on Religion News Service.

State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend Two years after the federal government approved $350 billion in emergency funding for states and localities to respond to the public health crisis, much of the funds have not been used.

Ukraine has some breathing space on military aid, but other assistance may be a greater worry.

House Disarray Leaves Path for Israel Aid Uncertain There is broad consensus in Congress for backing Israel in its war against Hamas, but with the House rudderless and divided, the path for any assistance is uncertain.

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U.S. Envoy to NATO Says Aid to Israel Won’t Come at Ukraine’s Expense Julianne Smith, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, said Washington could “stay focused on our partnership and commitment to Israel’s security” and still support Kyiv.

Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund The organization will host a multi-signature wallet to collect donations in multiple cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as well as the dollar-linked stablecoins USDT and USDC.