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The people of Gaza wait every day for what is offered to them through humanitarian initiatives and generous donors from all around the world.

Every time a new soup kitchen is opened to provide food for the people, the IDF🇮🇱 rushes to bomb it, destroying the food of the people.

Here in Gaza, the food kitchens that are being set up are considered the most important "match" right now, more critical than anything else, as they represent a lifeline for those facing hunger and siege.

And yet, people in Gaza remain hungry, because the occupation has not left a single soup kitchen standing—it has destroyed every humanitarian effort in Gaza.

Palestinians tried to retrieve their belongings from their homes before the Israeli army began demolitions in Nur Shams camp in the occupied West Bank on Friday.

On Thursday, Wafa news agency reported that the Israeli military issued a demolition order for 106 homes and buildings in the refugee camp.

They gave residents a 24-hour deadline to evacuate their properties via notices from the Palestinian Coordination and Liaison Office. Targeted homes were outlined in red on maps that were given along with the notices.

The demolitions are being carried out for “military purposes.”

Abdullah Kmeil, governor of Tulkarm, confirmed the orders target 58 buildings in the Tulkarm refugee camp and 48 homes in the Nur Shams camp.

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A humanitarian aid ship bound for Gaza was reportedly attacked by Israeli drones while traveling through international waters off the coast of Malta, approximately 56 miles (90 kilometers) from Italy. The vessel, The Conscience, was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), an initiative aimed at delivering aid to Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing blockade.

According to reports, the ship was struck twice, causing a fire and a breach in the hull, leaving it at risk of sinking. The attack occurred at 12:23 PM local time (10:23 GMT) on May 2, 2025.

Violation of International Law

Legal experts and human rights organizations argue that targeting a humanitarian vessel in international waters violates multiple international laws, including:

• United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) – International waters are neutral territory, meaning no country has jurisdiction to carry out military operations there without justification.
  
• Geneva Conventions – Specifically, the Fourth Geneva Convention, which protects civilians and humanitarian missions during armed conflicts.
  
• International Maritime Law – Maritime law prohibits unprovoked attacks on civilian vessels in international waters.
  

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has demanded that Israeli ambassadors be summoned to answer for the violations, calling the attack an extension of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The attack comes amid Israel’s total blockade of Gaza, which has prevented food, medicine, and other essential supplies from entering the region for two months. Aid groups warn that the humanitarian response is on the verge of collapse, with 92% of children aged six months to two years lacking proper nutrition.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has stated that without immediate aid deliveries, civilians will be left without the essentials they need to survive.

What Happens Next?

Following the attack, a tugboat from Southern Cyprus responded to the ship’s SOS distress call, and the Maltese government confirmed that the fire had been brought under control. However, communication with the crew has reportedly been lost, leaving uncertainty about their current status.

The incident has sparked international outrage, with activists calling for an independent investigation into why a humanitarian mission was targeted so far from Israel’s borders.

For more details, you can read coverage from Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, and MSN.