Israel announced on May 18 it will permit a limited quantity of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, marking an end to a 10-week blockade that had choked off food, medicine, and essential supplies for over two million people, AP reported.
The move comes just days after global food security experts issued dire warnings of an impending famine in the territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that a 바카라starvation crisis바카라 could undermine Israel바카라s renewed military operations in Gaza, prompting his Cabinet to authorize the entry of a 바카라basic바카라 level of food aid.
Details about the timing and method of aid delivery remain unclear, the AP report showed. The Israeli military body overseeing humanitarian logistics declined to comment, and aid agencies have expressed concern over Israel바카라s efforts to implement a new distribution mechanism, which many say complicates access rather than improving it. Netanyahu emphasized that precautions would be taken to prevent aid from reaching Hamas militants.
Israel imposed the total blockade on March 2, halting all assistance in a bid to pressure Hamas into accepting a new ceasefire agreement. Fighting resumed shortly afterward, breaking a fragile two-month truce and leading to some of the deadliest strikes in the conflict to date.
Earlier on Sunday, Israel launched what it described as 바카라extensive바카라 new ground operations in Gaza바카라s north and south. The offensive바카라reported to be the largest since the end of the ceasefire바카라has been accompanied by intense aerial bombardment. Palestinian health officials said at least 103 people were killed in a single day, including dozens of children. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, which received dozens of casualties, reported difficulty identifying victims due to the condition of the bodies.
The Israeli military, which recently mobilized tens of thousands of reservists, said the objective is to 바카라dissect바카라 Gaza and cripple Hamas' remaining strongholds. Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Israel바카라s chief of staff, said operations are ongoing throughout both the north and south of the enclave.
Israel has been pressing for a temporary ceasefire to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, without ending its broader military campaign. Hamas, in turn, is demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal and a framework for ending the war as part of any deal.
The humanitarian toll continues to mount, with hospitals overwhelmed and displacement surging across Gaza. The latest developments add urgency to international calls for a sustained ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access.
With inputs from AP.
