Three days after Israel said it would relax its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the urgently needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.
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Britain, France and Canada Condemn Israel’s Expansion of Gaza War
Britain, France and Canada called the Israeli plans for escalation “disproportionate” and “egregious” at a time when the U.N. is warning the population is at risk of famine.
What to Know About Israel’s Renewed Ground Offensive in Gaza
The announcement of an escalation in the war came after a particularly deadly week for Palestinians in Gaza. Some of Israel’s allies denounced the move.
Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy
Israel allowed some aid into Gaza on Monday, ending a two-month blockade. Coupled with equivocation over battlefield strategy, the move highlights the government’s effort to balance competing interests.
Israel Says It Has Expanded Ground Operations in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
Israel aims to press Hamas into releasing hostages and ultimately to destroy the group, but says it will now also allow some aid to enter the enclave.
Gunfire in Gaza as Israel Says Its Troops Are Mobilizing
Mediators rushed to salvage stalled cease-fire talks amid the Israeli threats to advance deeper into Gaza and seize more territory.
Trump Says ‘People Are Starving’ in Gaza and the U.S. Wants to Help
Humanitarian support has collapsed in the enclave, which has been under total Israeli blockade for over two months. Aid groups say the territory is on the brink of famine.
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says
Israel intensified its military campaign against Hamas, despite a U.S.-backed push for the two sides to agree a new cease-fire.
U.S.-Backed Group Created to Distribute Aid in Gaza Says It’s Ready to Go
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to create an alternative aid system, but other groups have raised doubts about the feasibility of its plan.
Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks
Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.