Gaza’s Health Care Crisis Worsens as Israel About to Launch Invasion into Rafah, Posing Serious Humanitarian Risk

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The health crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with hospitals overwhelmed, medical supplies blocked at the border, and infectious diseases spreading rapidly among the population. As Israel’s war on Hamas continues, the situation looks set to deteriorate, with a potential invasion into the city of Rafah posing a grave risk to the over a million Palestinians, especially women and children, seeking refuge there. The breakdown of cease-fire talks in …

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Finland Chooses President to Lead NATO Membership After Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

HELSINKI, Finland- Finland is set to elect a new president, with the task of steering the country’s foreign and security policy as a member of NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Former prime minister Alexander Stubb and former foreign minister Pekka Haavisto are the two experienced politicians vying for the position. The candidates largely agree on Finland’s foreign policy and security priorities, including maintaining a hard line toward Moscow, strengthening security ties with Washington, and …

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