Jolie’s high‑profile humanitarian tour highlights aid bottlenecks Angelina Jolie traveled to the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, met Egyptian Red Crescent workers, and visited a hospital in Arish to speak with Palestinian patients, urging a durable ceasefire and rapid, safe aid flow [1][2]. She also met Palestinian and Sudanese refugee families in Egypt, emphasizing winter relief needs [1]. Her visit coincided with Israel’s announcement to suspend dozens of international aid groups that failed to renew registration [1].

Israel imposes new registration rules, prompting agency safety concerns The Israeli government said it would halt operations of aid organizations that did not provide detailed staff personal data, a requirement aid groups argue endangers personnel in Gaza [1]. Agencies warned the policy could impede relief delivery amid worsening winter conditions [1]. The suspension affects groups that have been operating under precarious security circumstances since the conflict began [1].

Tent fire in Yarmouk camp kills grandmother and grandson A nylon tent in the overcrowded Yarmouk displacement camp ignited overnight while a meal was being prepared, killing Amal Abu Al‑Khair and her 5‑year‑old grandson Saud [2]. Neighbors described the blaze as a tragic consequence of cramped, makeshift housing and limited cooking facilities during cold weather [2]. The incident underscores the heightened vulnerability of displaced families living in temporary shelters [2].

Ceasefire reduces large‑scale bombardment but casualties persist The 12‑week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has largely halted major Israeli air strikes, yet Israeli forces continue operations near the Yellow Line, contributing to ongoing Palestinian deaths [2]. The Palestinian death toll has risen to at least 71,271 amid continued raids in the West Bank and Gaza [2]. Humanitarian conditions remain dire as winter weather exacerbates shelter shortages and medical needs [1][2].

Rafah crossing remains politicized amid hostage negotiations Israel says the crossing will stay closed for civilian exits until all hostages are returned, while Egypt pushes for bidirectional movement to alleviate the humanitarian crisis [2]. The stalemate hampers the evacuation of patients and the delivery of essential supplies, despite international pressure for broader access [2]. Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have voiced urgent concern over the limited aid flow and the slow entry of life‑saving materials [2].