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Hello, this is Kasmira. A month since it began its controversial operations, NGOs warn the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation stands on shaky legal ground over its over the contested aid hubs in Gaza.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky wants to withdraw his country from the Mine Ban Treaty, following in the steps of other countries on Russia's borders. And the US is a no-show at a global meeting to address a $4 trillion annual financing gap for sustainable development.

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Kasmira Jefford

01.07.2025


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Palestinians carry humanitarian aid packages distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation operated by the US-backed organisation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday 26 June, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

⚖️As Gaza militarised aid scheme proves deadly, its backers could face a legal reckoning. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is facing mounting scrutiny, with NGOs warning its militarised aid scheme risks violating international law – and setting a dangerous precedent.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

🇺🇦Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty, Zelenskiy decree shows. The move would see Ukraine joining Finland, Poland and the three ex-Soviet Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - that have either withdrawn from the convention or indicated that they would do so.

Reuters (EN)

🇺🇸US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions to combat poverty. The no-show comes after the US withdrew from negotiations on the final document that will be adopted at the Financing for Development meeting in Seville, objecting to some of the proposals it said were not in line with US policy.

Associated Press (EN)

🌐Global call for active neutrality launched from Geneva. A two-day meeting, attended by 90 diplomatic, international law and digital experts from 27 countries, ended with a declaration and a plan to develop a binding international agreement on neutrality in the digital age.

Swissinfo (EN)

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