Americas

Cuba Announces That Its Fuel Reserves Have Been Depleted

Pablo Meriguet / Peoples Dispatch May 18, 2026 The situation created by the U.S. blockade has been classified by the United Nations as a “humanitarian crisis” that affects the most vulnerable groups the hardest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Social Justice

Mutual Aid Is a Lifeline for the Displaced in Lebanon

Mehk Chakraborty / Waging Nonviolence Apr 6, 2026 Fundraisers and volunteers are focused on initiatives outside the conventional shelter system, which is insufficient for a conflict that has displaced 20% of the population. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Global Voices

As Hell Rains Down on Iran, Western Media Turns Its Head 

Kamin Mohammadi / Truthdig Mar 13, 2026 Mainstream English-language outlets refer to the war as the “conflict in the Middle East,” as if the region just got up one morning and decided to set itself on fire. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Middle East

Aid by Permission: Israel’s NGO Ban Is Reshaping Life and Survival in Gaza

Hassan Abo Qamar / Prism Jan 21, 2026 Health care staff have been dismissed and services cut, aid workers say, after Israel revoked the licenses of 37 humanitarian organizations for not complying with new registration rules. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Original

Letter From Sicily: A Migrant-Rescue Ship Charts a Course for Gaza

Stefania D'Ignoti / Truthdig Sep 11, 2025 An NGO that usually saves drowning migrants in the Mediterranean has joined the latest besieged Gaza aid flotilla. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Middle East

Israeli Knesset Bans U.N. Relief Group From Gaza

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Oct 29, 2024 The bills block the United Nations agency responsible for administering humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank from continuing its mission. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Wounds of War

Time Is Running Out To Save the People of Sudan

Dr Shafie Khader Saeed / Middle East Monitor Jun 12, 2024 The international community can use the powers stipulated in Article 7 of the UN Charter to impose a ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid to the population, especially the displaced. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Tough on Netanyahu

Adam Zyglis May 13, 2024 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

Freedom of Expression Crisis

Osama Hajjaj May 2, 2024 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

The Lifesaver

Adam Zyglis Apr 29, 2024 Dig deeper

Opinion

Observing Arab American Heritage Month While Tragedy Persists in Gaza

Farrah Hassen / Otherwords Apr 18, 2024 Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering of Palestinians, it’s hard to feel celebratory. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wounds of War

World Central Kitchen Condemns IDF’s ‘Targeted Attack’

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 4, 2024 Chef José Andrés’ humanitarian organization accused Israel of a targeted attack that killed 7 of its aid workers who were traveling in a marked car. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )