Israel Halts Gaza Aid, Launches New Strikes After Accusing Hamas Of Violating Ceasefire.

Israel has launched a new wave of air strikes in southern Gaza and suspended humanitarian aid deliveries into the territory, accusing Hamas of carrying out attacks in “blatant violation” of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed late Sunday that the strikes targeted what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described as “terrorist infrastructure” in Rafah and other parts of southern Gaza.

“Hamas carried out multiple attacks against Israeli forces beyond the yellow line, the area our troops have withdrawn to in accordance with phase one of the US-brokered deal,” the spokesperson said.

“This is a bold violation of the ceasefire, and we will respond firmly.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered defence and security officials to “act forcefully against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip.”

In a swift response, Hamas denied any involvement in the alleged attacks and accused Israel of breaking the agreement.

“We affirm our full commitment to implementing everything that was agreed upon, foremost among which is the ceasefire in all areas of the Gaza Strip,” Hamas said in a statement.

“We are unaware of any events or clashes taking place in the Rafah area… Contact with our remaining groups there has been cut off since the resumption of war in March of this year.”

Israel Announces Daily Gaza Fighting Pause Amid Worsening Hunger Crisis

Israel has declared a daily "tactical pause" in military operations in parts of Gaza to allow humanitarian aid delivery, amid growing international concern over starvation in the enclave. The pause will last from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in areas where Israeli troops are not active, including Al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah, and Gaza City.

The Israeli military said it is coordinating with the UN and aid groups to open secure land routes and has begun air-dropping food. It rejected accusations of using starvation as a weapon, calling such claims “false.”

Humanitarian groups remain skeptical, citing severe access restrictions and previous deadly strikes near aid centers. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini criticized air drops as inefficient and dangerous.

Meanwhile, over 50 Palestinians were reported killed on Saturday alone, and Israeli forces seized a vessel from the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla attempting to breach the naval blockade.

Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues to escalate, with over 59,000 Palestinians reportedly killed since Israel’s campaign began following Hamas’s October 2023 attack.

FETO terrorist organization still maintains its activities – Türkiye warns Nigeria.

The Turkish government has issued a warning that members of the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), a group classified as a terrorist organization, are present in Nigeria and are also active in various countries worldwide.

Mehmet Poroy, the Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, revealed this on Tuesday night in Abuja during a dinner hosted by the Turkish Embassy to commemorate Turkey’s Democracy and National Unity Day.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony is held annually to mark the July 15, 2016 failed coup in Türkiye, which was allegedly orchestrated by the so-called FETO terrorists.

The Turkish government stated that the coup was effectively suppressed thanks to the united resistance of its patriotic security forces and citizens, who stood against the uprising targeting President Recep Erdoğan’s administration.

Ambassador Poroy noted that members of the Gülen movement, which orchestrated the coup, continue to be apprehended around the world, and as such, their presence in any country represents a significant threat to national security.

“They are still being captured and arrested today. The presence of such an organisation poses a threat to every country in which it operates.

“Unfortunately, the FETO terrorist organisation still maintains its activities in Nigeria, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.

“We consistently inform our Nigerian friends about the nature and dangers of this organisation, and urge them to remain vigilant and cautious,” Poroy said.

The Turkish envoy said that, through international cooperation, Turkiye has been able to successfully disrupt many FETO cells and networks operating in allied countries around the world.

He stated that many institutions, particularly schools that were part of FETO’s global network, have now been taken over by Turkish organizations.

He, however, stressed that the group’s international structures have not been fully dismantled globally.

“The fact that new investigations and arrests into the organisation continue to be launched demonstrates the need for this struggle to be pursued with unwavering determination.

“In several countries, including Nigeria, FETO continues to pump its operations under the presence of humanitarian aid, education, healthcare, and interfaith dialogue.

“You must not forget that behind this humanitarian appearance lies an organisation that seeks to infiltrate the political and bureaucratic institutions of host countries,” Poroy warned.

Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID After Six Decades of Global Aid Work

The Trump administration has officially shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), bringing an end to the 63-year-old agency’s operations.

The closure is part of a broader federal downsizing campaign and aligns with the goals of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency—a new unit tasked with reducing what it calls “bureaucratic excess.” Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy after Congress passed the Foreign Assistance Act, USAID functioned as an independent agency dedicated to combating global pov+rty and promoting democratic resilience.

For over six decades, it partnered with nations worldwide to deliver humanitarian aid, economic support, and health interventions.

USAID’s contributions were widely regarded as pivotal in several historic global milestones. It played a leading role in the Green Revolution, credited with helping save over a billion lives through improved agricultural practices.

The agency also partnered with international bodies to strengthen global health systems—efforts that contributed to a 69% drop in child mortality rates since 1990. However, the Trump administration had gradually slashed funding to many of USAID’s signature programs, leading to the weakening and eventual shutdown of several key initiatives.

While critics have condemned the move as a setback for U.S. global leadership and humanitarian outreach, administration officials insist the decision reflects a strategic shift toward domestic priorities and leaner governance.

Internet outage which paralyzed humanitarian aid in Gaza has ended, but the famine threat and the killings of food-seeking Palestinians continue as fuel dips critically low, UN humanitarian said on Monday.