Israel, Defying UNSC Ceasefire Order, “Completely Dehumanizes” Palestinians (MSF), Shooting Fish in a Barrel

Juan Cole

June 16, 2024

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports on the humanitarian situation in Gaza this week in the aftermath of the United Nations Security Council demand (14-0 with Russia abstaining) for a ceasefire in Gaza. It required Hamas and Israel to reply with a letter outlining their response. 

 

G7 Countries Spend 62 Times More on Military Than Humanitarian Aid

Brett Wilkins

June 15, 2024

Despite historic levels of forced displacement due to armed conflict, Group of Seven member countries have increased their military expenditures to record highs while they slash spending on humanitarian aid for people affected by wars that these powerful nations often started or stoked, an analysis published Friday revealed.

 Production of 155mm shells (projectile bombs) at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on February 1, 2023.Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post / Getty Images