Al Jazeera News Updates Woman tortured in Israeli prison, UN calls on Israel to open Rafah crossing
Oct 24, 2025
The podcast highlights urgent humanitarian issues amid the ongoing Gaza ceasefire. Aid has been critically delayed, with fewer trucks allowed into Gaza than promised. Reports of torture in Israeli prisons add to the distress. Meanwhile, UNICEF's efforts are met with protest attempts. A drone strike near Moscow injures civilians, and Putin dismisses new US sanctions. The session wraps up with a call for listener feedback and encourages following updates on global events.
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Humanitarian Deal Far Short Of Promises
- The UN calls the hunger crisis in Gaza catastrophic because too little aid is entering despite the ceasefire deal.
- Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks daily but fewer than 1,000 total have been cleared so far, showing a major shortfall.
Aid Worker Describes Lengthy Truck Delays
- An aid worker described repeated refusals and long inspections that delayed deliveries.
- They recalled once taking seven months to deliver a single truckload.
Open Rafah Now To Alleviate Crisis
- The UN is urging Israel to open the Rafah crossing immediately to allow more aid into Gaza.
- Opening crossings and clearing inspections are necessary to increase aid flow before winter worsens conditions.