Israel to open Gaza humanitarian corridors as aid drops begin
Summary
Israel has announced plans to set up pathways for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, including the possibility of using air drops. The Israeli military aims to help address the needs in Gaza by allowing aid delivery, restarting a power supply to a water plant, and possibly pausing military operations in crowded areas.Key Facts
- Israel will allow humanitarian corridors to bring aid into Gaza.
- The Israeli Defense Forces have resumed air drops of food supplies.
- Initial air drops included flour, sugar, and canned food.
- Israel restarted electricity to a desalination plant in Gaza to help with the water supply.
- Over 125 people, including 85 children, have reportedly died from malnutrition, according to Gaza's health ministry.
- The UN and aid groups have urged Israel to allow more unrestricted aid into Gaza.
- Israel claims the responsibility for food distribution lies with the UN and aid organizations.
- Israel had halted supplies to Gaza in March but eased restrictions in May.
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