Israeli fire has resulted in the deaths of at least 78 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to local health officials. Among the victims was a pregnant woman who died shortly after giving birth. Many of those killed were reportedly seeking food, despite Israel's recent announcement to ease restrictions on aid delivery. The Israeli military stated that they would pause operations in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Muwasi for 10 hours daily while allowing secure routes for aid. Despite these measures, humanitarian aid agencies argue that the response is insufficient to address the escalating hunger crisis in the region.
Martin Penner, a spokesperson for the U.N. food agency, reported that all 55 aid trucks that entered Gaza on Sunday were raided by crowds before reaching their intended destinations. Another U.N. official claimed that conditions on the ground had not improved and no alternative routes for safe passage were provided for the aid trucks. Israel insists that it will continue its military operations alongside these new humanitarian measures, citing Hamas as the reason for the obstacles to aid reaching those in need.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied claims of starvation in Gaza, stating, “There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza.” However, he faced criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who highlighted images of malnourished children. Despite international pressure leading to the announcement of humanitarian pauses and airdrops, many in Gaza express that little has changed, with the U.N. describing the situation as a temporary scaling up of aid provisions. Residents criticized the chaotic delivery of aid, with local leaders calling it an insult to the Palestinian people.
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