Israel’s military says aid airdrops to begin in Gaza
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The IDF has resumed airdropping aid in Gaza after a humanitarian pause, delivering seven pallets of food. Israel blames the UN for aid shortages and plans to establish more humanitarian corridors for secure transit of aid.
Palestinians gather as they wait for aid supplies to enter Gaza, in the northern Gaza Strip | Reuters Amid growing international outrage over starvation deaths in Gaza, Israel’s military has announced a limited “humanitarian pause” to facilitate aid delivery in densely populated areas of the enclave.
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.
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