Israel’s military says aid airdrops to begin in Gaza
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According to available information, Israel has pledged to establish “humanitarian corridors” to ensure the safe passage of UN convoys delivering aid to the people of Gaza. It has also said that “humanitarian pauses”—temporary halts in military operations—would be implemented in densely populated areas to facilitate the distribution of aid.
The Israeli military will allow foreign countries to drop aid into the Gaza Strip, according to a report Friday on Israel Army Radio, citing an army source. Israel will allow the United Arab
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The Forward on MSNHead of embattled Gaza aid program tells Jewish group starvation is ‘real’ — but blames the United Nations and HamasRev. Johnnie Moore, who leads the beleaguered U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, said Gaza Palestinians are starving, but the blame lies with Hamas, the United Nations and other aid organizations.
Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, aid officials say, with hunger now reportedly affecting civilians as well as journalists, doctors, and other personnel on the ground.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, both claiming it had become clear that the Palestinian militants did not want a deal.
There are accusations that food supplies are being blocked by Israeli forces, something the Israeli government denies. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has more from Westchester County, where one community is demanding an end to the crisis.
The BBC has said it is 'desperately concerned' for journalists covering the deadly famine, who have been left 'unable to feed' themselves or their families
The Isle of Man has added its voice to mounting calls from the UK and United Nations for humanitarian intervention in Gaza. The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan wrote to Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood following discussions with the Council of Ministers.