According to a statement from his office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israel will lift its blockade on Gaza to allow the entry of a limited amount of aid, amid growing international criticism over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. The decision permits a “basic” quantity of food to prevent a hunger crisis, though no specific timeline or mechanism was detailed.
State broadcaster Kan reported that aid deliveries would begin immediately and be distributed by international organizations already operating in Gaza. The move, recommended by the military, is also seen as supporting Israel’s broader military operation, dubbed Gideon’s Chariots, by avoiding disruptions that a hunger crisis could cause.
The statement emphasized that Israel would work to prevent Hamas from controlling the aid distribution. The decision faced strong opposition from far-right members of Netanyahu’s coalition, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who have threatened to leave the coalition over the aid resumption.
UN agencies have highlighted the dire conditions in Gaza, with the IPC reporting earlier in May that about 93 percent of the population is suffering from food insecurity, ranging from crisis to catastrophic levels.
Credit : CGTN
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