Haiti

Texan men plan invasion of island off coast of Haiti with an army of DC's homeless

The men planned to invade an island off the coast of Haiti with an “army of homeless mercenaries,” murdering the men on the island, and using the women and children as sex slaves.

Photo of Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Christopher Thomas, 20.
A JDC emergency team, working with the local Jewish community to reach isolated regions and deliver food, water, hygiene kits, and tarps to protect homes for more than 10,000 survivors.

Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica

Asha Kano Kavi, an internally displaced woman from Kadugli, serves wild boiled leaves for food to orphaned children at the Bruam IDP Camp within the Sudan's People Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) controlled area in Tobo County in the Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, Sudan June 22, 2024

UN warns of looming famine in Sudan, Gaza among numerous hotspots

 People carry belongings as residents flee the neighborhood of Nazon due to gang violence, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti November 14, 2024.

Child recruitment in Haitian gangs soars 70% amid rising violence and poverty - UNICEF


I’m Haitian and Jewish, I refuse to have my identities be weaponized

I bring a unique perspective to this issue as the child of both Haitian and Jewish parents who worked tirelessly for community safety and democracy here in the United States.

 A mural is displayed in an alley in downtown Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2024.

Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community

Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio, apologized for disparaging remarks about the Haitian migrant community, pledging to engage with local leaders.

 Rabbi Cary Kozberg.

Lessons from history: Jews cannot ignore parallels to rumors spread of Haitian Americans - opinion

It's disheartening to see that, despite our historical awareness, some in the Jewish community seem to overlook these disturbing parallels.

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Haiti fuel truck blast kills 24, survivors suffer severe burns

Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the explosion site near the coastal city of Miragoane in the department of Nippes,

 Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille looks on, as an injured victim who was evacuated to receive medical care following a fuel truck explosion exits a helicopter, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 14, 2024.

Trump pledges to deport Haitians from Ohio city, Biden calls for attacks to stop

The majority of the 15,000 Haitians in Springfield are there legally. Trump's longstanding pledge to conduct mass deportations usually refers to those in the country illegally.

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the lack of accountability for UN staff deaths in Gaza, criticized peacekeeping efforts in Haiti, and showed concern over conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine

 UN SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres finishes his address to the Security Council on Friday, regarding his invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter to address the Hamas-Israel war.

'We need to create a Middle class': Clarens Renois shares vision to save Haiti from gangs

In an exclusive interview, Clarens Renois about his own life story and his determination to take control of Haiti - which is, by United Nations standards, a failed state.

 Clarens Renois, Haitian presidential candidate.

Haiti declares state of emergency amid violence, inmates on the run

Nearly 15,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in recent days, according to the UN International Organization for Migration.

 A demonstrator holds up a Haitian flag during a protest against Prime Minister Ariel Henry's government and insecurity, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 1, 2024.

US Embassy in Haiti issues alert amid heavy gunfire and traffic disruptions

Kenya announced plans in July last year to lead the mission to Haiti, where gangs control most of the capital and nearly 5,000 people were killed in the violence last year.

 Officers of the Haitian National Police take part in an anti-gang operation following a confrontation with armed gangs after prominent gang leader Jimmy Cherizier called for Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry's government to be toppled, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 29, 2024.

Haitians shelter in sports center as fresh attacks displace nearly 9,000

Under-resourced police have struggled to fight off the armed groups which now control large parts of the capital.

 FILE PHOTO: A man carries an elderly man as they flee their neighbourhood Carrefour Feuilles after gangs took over, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti August 15, 2023.

How Israel's experience with search and rescue can help Turkey - explainer

One of the reasons that Israel is equipped to help in these disaster situations is due to its own long experience having to deal with threats of conflict and natural disasters.

 Israeli Home Front Command soldiers take part in a defence drill simulating a building collapse in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 7, 2020.