Abu Ubaida, a spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing, said the hostages were released in part “for humanitarian reasons” in response to Qatari mediation efforts.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-vows-to-fight-until-victory-after-hamas-releases-two-us-hostages-20231021-p5edz0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

According to the AFP, the Balikatan Exercises have four major events: command post exercise, cyber defense exercise, field training exercise, and humanitarian civic assistance.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1755067/biggest-ever-balikatan-exercises-begin

According to the bloc, the EU has pledged €102.5 million in humanitarian funding for Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.

Source: https://punchng.com/nigeria-others-to-get-e102-5m-eu-humanitarian-aid/

According to the statement, “the United States has committed to pay for the upgrade of the Rafah crossing as soon as possible to enable the transfer of humanitarian aid only via Rafah crossing after passing Israeli security screening.”

Source: https://www.siasat.com/israel-approves-reopening-of-crossing-to-gaza-for-aid-entry-2935223/

According to the UN, four million people in Syria depend on humanitarian assistance to survive following years of conflict, economic strife and devastating earthquakes.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/07/un-fails-agree-syria-aid-lifeline-extension

A community center that has become a lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Ukrainians – and of humanitarian activity since Russia’s full-scale and vandalized on Tuesday.

Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/15/ukraine-lgbt-center-broken-vandalized

Afghanistan is in the grips of a humanitarian disaster that deepened with the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/at-least-13-killed-in-afghanistan-pakistan-earthquake/

After Phillip pointed out that there were around 500-600 Americans currently in Gaza who would also benefit from humanitarian aid, she asked Scott, “Do you think they ought to be fending for themselves?”

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-abby-phillip-confronts-tim-scott-how-is-making-life-more-miserable-for-gazans-something-that-helps-israel/

After several hours, the Azerbaijani presidential office said in a statement that the negotiations had concluded and that fuel, medical supplies and humanitarian aid would be sent to to Nagorno-Karabakh.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66877083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

After the Russians occupied Mariupol in May 2022, they started using Metro’s premises as a point to distribute humanitarian aid to the starving locals, forcing people to wait in long lines.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-war-satellite-images-reveal-devastation-russia-invasion/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Ahead of his arrival on the island, his office said the trip will allow leaders to consider political, security and humanitarian assistance to Haitian people and "Haitian-led solutions to the ongoing situation."

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/trudeau-arrives-in-bahamas-to-meet-caribbean-leaders-as-haiti-crisis-deepens-6557926

“A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in front of our eyes,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/29/israel-presses-ground-campaign-against-hamas-in-second-stage-of-gaza-war/

A humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip will start on Friday at 07:00 (05:00 GMT), Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said.

Source: https://english.almanar.com.lb/1986129

Aid deliveries have been held up in a nation of 46 million people where about one-third had already relied on humanitarian assistance.

Source: https://iafrica.com/sudans-shaky-ceasefire/

Aid groups and health workers repeatedly warn that without humanitarian corridors – which the army and RSF both had pledged but which failed to materialise – disease outbreaks and overwhelmed care facilities could spell disaster.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/sudan-conflict-mediation-peace-talks-6119807-Jul2023/

Aid groups have sounded the alarm on the "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation in the narrow territory, warning it is close to being overwhelmed by disease and starvation.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/12/un-agency-chief-says-israel-trying-force-gazans-egypt

A joined-up approach between the humanitarian and development sectors is essential to enable long-term resilience in the face of crises.

Source: https://www.ipsnews.net/2023/08/education-cannot-wait-interviews-rt-hon-andrew-mitchell-united-kingdom-minister-state-development-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-cannot-wait-interviews-rt-hon-andrew-mitchell-united-kingdom-min

A Jordanian humanitarian aid convoy enters the Gaza Strip from Egypt in Rafah on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/israeli-forces-battle-militants-around-another-gaza-hospital-as-babies-evacuated-to-egypt/

Although 30 partner countries and organizations provide support to Ukraine in the area of humanitarian demining, the country still needs more demining specialists and equipment, the statement said.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/ukraine-launches-new-policy-on-humanitarian-demining/

Although needs are growing, the drought response plans in Kenya still remain underfunded, which significantly restricts the ability of humanitarian organisations to act.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/international-rescue-committee-severe-drought-is-projected-to-leave-about-5-4-million-people-in-kenya-without-adequate-access-to-food-and-water-between-march-and-june-2023/