Israel to Occupy Gaza City: Hospitals in Gaza are Near-Total Collapse Under Israeli Bombardment
Gaza’s healthcare is near collapse after years of Israeli attacks, with over 900 killed and 11,000 needing urgent evacuation. Jordan’s “Medical Corridor” has moved patients, including children like five-year-old Haneen, to hospitals, though some are sent back despite international law concerns. For those trapped, Jordan continues aid airdrops, but stampedes and accidents have killed 23 and injured 124 since last October.
Jordan’s Olive Harvest Collapses as Climate Change Devastates Farmers
Jordan’s olive farmers are facing one of the worst harvests in decades. After a year of frost, drought, relentless heatwaves and shrinking rainfall, families who depend on their groves are left with a fraction of their usual yield. Farmers in Jerash warn that livelihoods, traditions and rural economies are at risk unless urgent investment in water-saving technology is made.
“We Are the Living Stones:” Christian Presence Fades in Jerusalem Amid Rising Tensions
Jerusalem’s Christian population is rapidly declining, now less than 1% in a city once known for religious coexistence. Over 100 attacks on clergy and worshippers have been reported this year, while sacred Christian traditions face growing restrictions. The Armenian Quarter is also at risk due to a disputed land deal. As Christian leaders warn of cultural erasure, one message rings clear: “We are the living stones.”