Israel to allow aid drops in Gaza
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As starvation rises in Gaza, prompting global outrage, Israel’s military said it would restart airborne aid delivery there and make land deliveries less dangerous.
Every day is filled with anxiety and exhaustion. The constant Israeli bombardment, lack of sleep and search for food are overwhelming for Gaza’s displaced population. “The day revolves around thinking about where to find food for my family,
The context surrounding GHF operations and the environment in which these alleged incidents occurred deserves examination alongside the serious and unverified claims being made. Opinion.
Israel has long accused Hamas of sabotaging U.S.-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, but a recent internal USAID review found no evidence of large-scale theft or diversion by the group.
Aid trucks began moving towards Gaza from Egypt following months of international pressure. Israel announced aid airdrops and humanitarian corridors in Gaza. The Israeli military continues operations in Gaza amidst reports of malnutrition and food shortages.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the air drops "might help" but notes that the "most vulnerable" in Gaza would still struggle to access essential supplies.
Over 113 in Gaza have died from famine and malnutrition amid war, siege, and collapsing humanitarian aid routes.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is challenging U.N. claims about restrictions on aid distribution as the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization delivers over 85 million meals in under two months.