Sam Mednick

'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say The leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert that the “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” and “widespread death” will occur without immediate action.

BREAKING: Food crisis experts say the 'worst case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza.

Two Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza Two prominent Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza. It's the first time that local, Jewish-led groups have made such accusations against Israel during nearly 22 month...

Two prominent Israeli rights groups on Monday said their country is committing genocide in Gaza, the first time that local Jewish-led organizations have made such accusations against Israel during nearly 22 months of war. apnews.com/article/geno...

US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Asso...

US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammunition as Palestinians seek food in #Gaza.

The AP has obtained videos of a food-distribution site in Gaza and interviewed two American contractors working there.

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A confidential brief to the ICC accuses Russia-linked Wagner of promoting atrocities in West Africa The International Criminal Court is reviewing a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Afri...

A confidential brief to the ICC, seen exclusively by AP, accuses Wagner of promoting atrocities. It asserts that Wagner has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities including ones alluding to cannibalism. apnews.com/article/wagn...

Firms led by US military veterans deliver aid in Africa and Gaza, alarming humanitarian groups In Gaza and Africa, U.S. contracting firms led by former American intelligence and military officers are taking on aid delivery in conflict zones.

Firms led by US military veterans deliver aid in #Africa and #Gaza, alarming humanitarian groups.
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How Israel used spies, smuggled drones and AI to stun and hobble Iran Israel stunned Iran last week with an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision.

How Israel used spies, smuggled drones and AI to stun and hobble Iran apnews.com/article/moss...

In this Israeli city hit by an Iranian missile, many people still support their military's operation In the central Israeli city of Petah Tikva, many people seem to be lining up to support the military operation against Iran — despite an Iranian missile hitting here days ago.

In this Israeli city hit by an Iranian missile, many people still support their military’s operation apnews.com/article/isra...

Rescue effort underway in Ramat Gan after Iran's missile hit building trapping residents, AP explains 15 people were reportedly trapped inside a collapsed building late Friday in the Tel Aviv satellite of Ramat Gan as projectiles launched from Iran rained on central Israel throughout the day.

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Rescue effort underway were underway in Ramat Gan Friday night after Iran's missile hit building trapping residents

Israel backs an anti-Hamas armed group known for looting aid in Gaza. Here's what we know Israel is supporting armed groups of Palestinians in Gaza in what it says is a move to counter Hamas.

Israel backs an anti-Hamas armed group known for looting aid in #Gaza. Here’s what we know. apnews.com/article/gaza...

What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites Shootings have erupted nearly daily this week in the Gaza Strip in the vicinity of new hubs where desperate Palestinians are being directed to collect food.

Shootings have erupted nearly daily this week in the vicinity of new aid hubs in #Gaza. Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire. Hospital officials say at least 80 people have been killed and hundreds wounded. Here's what we know. apnews.com/article/gaza...

Israeli soldiers and former detainees tell AP Israel's use of human shields in Gaza is widespread Several Palestinians and Israeli soldiers say troops are systematically forcing Palestinians to act as human shields in Gaza, sending them into buildings and tunnels to check for bombs and gunmen.

Israeli soldiers and former detainees tell AP Israel’s use of human shields in #Gaza is widespread.

Orders often came from the top, and at times nearly every platoon used a Palestinian to clear locations, said an Israeli officer

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Gaza children are sent back to war zone following medical care after Jordan rejects requests to stay Seventeen Palestinian children and their caregivers were recently sent back to Gaza after receiving medical treatment in Jordan.

#Gaza children are sent back to war zone following medical care after Jordan rejects requests to stay. Rights groups warn that forcing the children to go back to a war zone is a possible violation of international law. apnews.com/article/jord...

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade Food security experts say the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign.

Food security experts warn #Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade. Nearly a half million Palestinians are in “catastrophic” levels of hunger, meaning they face possible starvation. apnews.com/article/gaza...

A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel's A group of American security contractors, ex-military officers and humanitarian aid officials is proposing to take over the distribution of food and other supplies in Gaza based on plans similar to on...

A US-backed group seeks to take over aid distribution in #Gaza, in a plan similar to Israel’s. apnews.com/article/gaza...

Groups fear Israeli proposal for controlling aid in Gaza will forcibly displace people Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza for two months and says it won’t allow food, fuel, water or medicine into the besieged territory until it can prevent Hamas and other militants from siphoning...

Aid groups working in #Gaza fear an Israeli proposal for controlling aid will forcibly displace people and could push them into “de facto internment conditions".

We obtained more than 40 pages of notes summarizing Israel’s proposals and aid groups’ concerns about them.
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Freed Israeli hostage focused on his 'inner life' to help survive harsh conditions in Gaza Tal Shoham was freed from captivity in Gaza 505 days after Hamas militants abducted him. He said there were times during his ordeal when he didn't think he'd be alive the next morning.

Freed Israeli hostage said he was starved, beaten and at times had to ‘accept’ death during more than 500 days in captivity in #Gaza. Practicing mindfulness helped him survive.
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Israeli raids displaced tens of thousands in the West Bank. Now few places to shelter remain Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank have driven about 40,000 Palestinians from their homes.

Israeli raids displaced tens of thousands in the #WestBank, now some people have nowhere to live, as few places to shelter remain apnews.com/article/isra...

Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says Seventeen-year-old Walid Ahmad, who had been held for six months without being charged, died last month after collapsing in Megiddo Prison and striking his head, Palestinian officials said.

Starvation was likely the leading cause of death for a Palestinian teenager who died in an Israeli prison, according to an Israeli doctor who observed the autopsy. apnews.com/article/auto...

Told to fix notorious prison, Israel just relocated alleged abuses, detainees say Under pressure from Israel’s top court to improve conditions at a facility notorious for mistreating Palestinians seized in Gaza, the military transferred hundreds of detainees to newly opened camps.

Told to fix notorious prison, Israel just relocated alleged abuses, detainees say apnews.com/article/isra...

Can technology help more survivors of sexual assault in South Sudan? Sexual assault is a constant risk for many women in South Sudan. Yet most women struggle to get help.

Can technology help more survivors of sexual assault in #SouthSudan? apnews.com/article/tech...

As warming climate hammers coffee crops, South Sudan tests a tougher species As Earth's warming climate causes problems for big coffee producers around the world, some people are looking to a rarely cultivated species that may stand up better to drought and heat.

As leading coffee-producing countries struggle to grow crops in drier, less reliable weather, prices have soared to the highest in decades and the industry is scrambling for solutions. In #SouthSudan coffee growers are testing a tougher species. apnews.com/article/sout...

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services.

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track & kill more alleged militants more quickly in #Gaza & Lebanon through a spike in AI & computing services, raising concerns about tech’s role in who lives & who dies in war w/ @newsdude.bsky.social and Garance Burke apnews.com/article/isra...

Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails Dozens of Palestinian women and teenagers were released from Israeli prisons this week as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the war in Gaza.

Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails apnews.com/article/pale...

Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza A growing number of Israeli soldiers are speaking out against the Israel-Hamas war. They say they did or saw things that crossed ethical lines.

Some Israeli soldiers are refusing to keep fighting in #Gaza saying they saw or did things that crossed ethical lines. apnews.com/article/sold...
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Survivors recount ‘very apocalyptic’ cyclone that ripped through the French territory of #Mayotte. The cyclone decimated communities, particularly people living in shanty towns in the hills, the majority of who are migrants. apnews.com/video/mayott...

Chinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment.

Chinese-run gold mining threatens an endangered UN heritage site in Congo. In recent years the mine has rapidly expanded, polluting the environment and threatening the wildlife and the communities living in the Reserve. apnews.com/article/cong...

They fled war in Sudan. But they haven't been able to flee the hunger The war in Sudan has created vast hunger, including famine. Food in the markets is sparse, prices have spiked and aid groups say they struggle to reach the most vulnerable as warring parties limit acc...

They fled war in #Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger. Sudan's war has created vast hunger, including famine. Aid groups say they can't reach people as warring sides are limiting access. “People are starving to death at the moment" apnews.com/article/suda...

UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story The United Nations in Chad has launched an internal investigation, following an Associated Press report on allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees, including by aid workers.

The UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad, following our AP story apnews.com/article/sexu...