An earthquake in Afghanistan earlier this week levelled entire villages and left people trapped under rubble for days, but in the shadow of the Hindu Kush, saviours were thin on the ground

Israel's commandeering of aid distribution in Gaza forces starving Palestinians to run the gauntlet at centres with biometric monitoring systems, armed security, and life-or-death hazards

Israel's forced starvation campaign and the inexplicable routing of aid lorries through crowded areas compound an already dire humanitarian and security crisis. Critics say it's intentional.

The UK, France and Canada issue their toughest warning yet to Israel, with the UK suspending trade talks. Meanwhile, the UN warns 14,000 babies could die if aid is not let in.

Although Gulf states can't give as much as they did before, there is still a huge need, and they will continue to play a key role in helping out

UNRWA director warns that the agency's operations could come to a halt by March at a time when Palestinians in Gaza are under the threat of starvation

The World Food Programme will have to pull its general assistance for the country in January, at a time when it is needed in the war-torn country more than ever