As Palestinians make their way back to their homes, many step into the unknown—walking towards ruins, uncertain of what awaits them.
Residents returning to the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southern Gaza City have found their homes in ruins. The area, heavily damaged by Israeli attacks, is now uninhabitable for many.
With no other options, displaced Palestinians have set up temporary tents near their destroyed homes. However, their struggles go beyond finding shelter. A severe lack of clean drinking water and electricity has worsened living conditions, while the destruction of the wastewater drainage system has created serious sanitation and hygiene concerns.
Despite these hardships, many Palestinians express deep gratitude for returning to their homeland.
However, the fate of approximately 11,000 people remains unknown. The widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis have had a particularly devastating impact on the elderly and children. The UN and international organizations have warned of the critical situation, but delivering substantial humanitarian aid to the region remains a major challenge.
As the crisis deepens, Palestinians are looking to the international community for increased humanitarian support and long-term solutions that can pave the way for sustainable peace.
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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.
As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and international cooperation remain at the centre of discussions.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The meeting comes as Tehran seeks to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.
World leaders return to the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for the fourth day of the high-level General Debate, with speeches and diplomatic meetings continuing throughout the day.
Ukrainian soldier’s daughter asks when he is coming home as war keeps families apart.
Finland and Sweden deployed fighter aircraft on Thursday after a group of Russian military planes was detected over the Gulf of Finland, the Finnish Air Force reported on Friday (25 September).
The Middle East arrived at the United Nations this week with the consequences of a war that is no longer contained to one front. From Israel and Iran to Syria and Yemen, leaders have used the General Assembly to set out competing positions on the situation in the region.
Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for 25 September 2026, with five key developments from the third day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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