humanitarian aid

Netanyahu approves humanitarian aid to Gaza

Despite opposition from some of the ministers, the Prime Minister has approved the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Gaza aid impasse:

UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

UN says it will not participate in a new US-backed Gaza aid operation, citing concerns over impartiality and independence.

US-backed group to launch Gaza aid by end of May

A US-backed humanitarian organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), says it will begin aid operations in Gaza by the end of May. GHF urges Israel to immediately allow aid flow under existing procedures until its secure distribution sites are operational.

'Hamas must be defeated':

Israel backs US-led Gaza aid overhaul

Foreign Minister highlights Hamas' responsibility for the war, calls Iran 'most dangerous state,' and reaffirms strategic alliance with Germany.

Report: Humanitarian aid to Gaza set to restart in two weeks

IDF to provide security, private American companies to distribute aid, prevent Hamas interference.

Huckabee:

Trump orders humanitarian aid to be brought into Gaza

Ambassador Huckabee says any crisis in Gaza is entirely the fault of Hamas in announcement Trump has ordered humanitarian aid into the enclave.

Over Gaza war

EU to reassess Israel trade deal

European Union foreign ministers are set to formally discuss reviewing a trade agreement with Israel amid deepening concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Report:

Nobel laureate David Beasley in line to head Gaza relief group

Planned Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to restore aid flow while ensuring terror groups are sidelined.

Hamas calls on Trump to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

In an official statement, Hamas blasts US President Donald Trump for accusing the organization of controlling humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Israel implementing new system for humanitarian aid distribution

Israel is establishing a system to distribute aid to Gazans in the area under IDF control, where civilians will be supplied only after screening.

Hamas:

'We oppose the transfer of humanitarian aid through Israel'

The Hamas terrorist organization accuses Israel of "deliberate actions to cause starvation and bearing full responsibility for the escalating humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip."

Trump:

'We'll help people of Gaza, Hamas is taking everything'

US President says America will help ensure Gazans receive food, blames Hamas for situation when asked if the US supports Israel's decision to expand combat operations in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir:

'Humanitarian aid for voluntary emmigration'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared today: 'As long as our hostages are languishing in the tunnels, there is no need to send aid to Gaza through any channel.'

Former Justice Minister:

'Government sending aid to Gaza? Big mistake'

Following Cabinet disagreements over sending humanitarian aid to Gaza, former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked believes the aid will be a free gift to Hamas and will harm Israel.

Hamas executes Gazans accused of looting aid

Militant group targets civilians under the guise of law enforcement while Israel continues efforts to neutralize terrorist threats.

Thousands of reservists alerted:

IDF preparing to step up war in Gaza

Thousands of IDF reservists receive pre-draft alert; mostly infantry and tank soldiers.

Cabinet refuses humanitarian aid to Gaza for near future

The cabinet approved last night in a ministers' meeting that no humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza in the near future.

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza means end of government

Finance Minister and Cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich draws red line at renewing humanitarian aid critical to Hamas, slams Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failure to enforce Cabinet policies.

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir questions Defense Minister Israel Katz's position on bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Whoever can't fulfill his tasks can go home,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns.

'Put pressure where it belongs'

Ambassador Huckabee's answer to WHO official's request

The Eastern Mediterranean Regional Coordinator for the World Health Organization asked the new US Ambassador to pressure Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza. Huckabee made it clear who really must be pressured.

Hamas suffering severe financial crisis

Targeted eliminations and suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza have drained the terror group of its funds and decision-making system, report says.

Report:

Gaza has 1 month's supply of food left

Israel estimates that stopping the transfer of humanitarian aid will result in the Gaza Strip running out of food within a month, which would increase pressure on Hamas to end the war on Israel's terms.

Defense Minister:

'No intention to send aid to Gaza'

Due to severe criticism voiced from within the coalition, Defense Minister Katz published a clarification stating that there is no intention to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Defense Minister confirms:

Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel will remain in key security locations in Gaza - no matter what temporary or permanent arrangement is reached.

UN chief rejects Israeli proposal for Gaza aid oversight

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres firmly rejects Israeli plan to oversee humanitarian aid entering Gaza, warning it could severely limit supplies. While Israel insists the system would prevent Hamas from misusing aid, Guterres emphasizes adherence to humanitarian principles and calls for unrestricted access to those in need.

IDF planning to restart aid to Gazans

IDF preparing to renew food, medicine, and fuel supplies to Gaza, despite lack of progress on deal to release remaining hostages.

Supreme Court rejects petition to allow aid into Gaza

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Israel is not required under international or Israeli law to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

Storm in Britain:

Foreign Minister attacks Israel, government clarifies

British Prime Minister's Office rejects Foreign Secretary's claim that "Israel breached international law" after blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.

ICJ to discuss Israel's responsibility for aid in Gaza

International Court of Justice to convene in late April to discuss UN resolution which urged the court to clarify Israel's obligations in ensuring access to aid in Gaza.

State reveals:

Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire

In its response to a petition regarding the cessation of aid to Gaza, the State demands that the Supreme Court not intervene, arguing that this is a security decision subject to the discretion of the executive branch.

Hamas to mediators:

'Increase pressure on Israel to restore humanitarian aid'

Hamas terrorist organization calls on mediators to pressure Israel to open the crossings to Gaza as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement.

Nothing humanitarian about aid to Gaza

The billions of dollars that flowed into Gaza over the past two decades enabled the governing genocidal junta to solidify its control. Opinion.

Houthi leader issues ultimatum to Israel over Gaza aid blockade

Leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels says his group will resume attacks against Israel if the blockade preventing aid from reaching Gaza is not lifted within four days.

UN chief urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza without delay

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel, this time over its decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip: Humanitarian aid is not negotiable.

Uncle of Hostage:

'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

Micha, uncle of hostage Eitan Mor, urges the government to abandon Steve Witkoff's plan, saying that it prolongs the hostages' suffering.

Hamas seeks international assistance against Israel’s plans

Hamas calls on Arab and Islamic countries, the United Nations, and the international community to act urgently to force Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza.

Left-wing organizations petition to resume aid to Gaza

A coalition of organizations has urgently petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent the government and military from stopping humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Qatar condemns Israel’s halting humanitarian aid to Gaza

Qatar condemns Israel’s decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, calling it a violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.

EU:

'Hamas must accept ceasefire, Israel must allow humanitarian aid'

European Union condemns Hamas for rejecting an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but also criticizes Israel’s move to block humanitarian aid.

Culture Minister:

'We need a haredi corps'

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar suggests establishing a dedicated IDF corps for haredim amidst the political impasse around the conscription law.

Netanyahu warns:

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.

Smotrich:

'Stopping aid important step in destroying Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and says that Israel must open the gates of hell 'quickly and lethally.'

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza

Decision not to allow any more humanitarian aid into Gaza comes in response to Hamas's refusal to accept the Witkoff proposal to extend the ceasefire. 'If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be additional consequences.'

Erez Crossing:

Humanitarian aid truck found to be smuggling contraband in Gaza

An inspection of the truck's contents turned up 650 smartphones, dozens of SIM cards, three projectors, and various spare parts for vehicles. The driver was arrested and taken for questioning.

Niece of hostage:

'If hostages aren't returned, stop the aid to Gaza'

‎Yael Savariego, niece of hostage Lior Rudaeff whose body is being held in Gaza, demands that aid to Hamas be stopped following the terrorist group’s announcement that it would be suspending the implementation of the hostage deal.

Ben-Gvir proposes law to block aid to Gaza

Itamar Ben-Gvir is pushing for Israel to legally forbid transferring humanitarian supplies to Gaza in response to Hamas suspending the hostage deal.

'The hostages were in locations where there was humanitarian aid'

Dr. Einat Yehene, head of rehabilitation in health for the Hostages Famly Forum, says Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy were 'intentionally starved.'

Foreign Minister:

'The only ones starving in Gaza are the hostages'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar posted a video accusing Hamas of starving the hostages released today, claiming they looked dangerously emaciated while the Hamas forces appeared well-fed.

Hamas:

Israel is not providing sufficient temporary housing

Hamas accuses Israel of not allowing the agreed amount of humanitarian supplies into Gaza as part of the hostage deal.

Indonesia refuses Trump proposal to host Gaza refugees

Indonesia has rejected a proposed plan from the Trump administration to temporarily take in Gazans as Gaza is rebuilt.

Hamas continues to control humanitarian aid entering Gaza

Gazan residents report that Hamas is continuing to control the thousands of aid trucks entering Gaza, selling the aid for a high price. 'Hamas is stealing the aid.'

Humanitarian aid from Israel helping Hamas harm IDF soldiers

New, advanced security cameras used to allow Hamas to harm IDF soldiers were brought into Gaza on humanitarian aid trucks entering from Israel.

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

IDF:

Hamas missile fired from Gaza lands near aid truck compound

Sirens sounding in Israel were declared to be due to 'false identification,' but the missile landed at the Erez Crossing, near the compound for humanitarian aid trucks.

The dramatic step Israel is weighing for Gaza

'There is great doubt as to whether the quantity of aid entering the Strip toady will be similar to the quantity entering under the Trump administration,' diplomatic source says.

Exposed:

Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

Keshet 12 News report exposes how thousands of tons of food and humanitarian equipment meant for Gaza go to waste because of the aid organizations.

Israel denounces Human Rights Watch report on Gaza water supply

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has published a rebuttal of several claims made by a recent report claiming that Israel is depriving Gazans of water.

Gaza:

Rocket launchers placed near warehouses of int'l aid groups

IDF strikes terrorists, terror targets, near area from which rockets were launched.

Biden’s team of experts fuels Iranian aggression

Strategy trumps virtue signaling and fake law. It took Israel six days to defeat Egypt, Syria, and Jordan in 1967, but Hamas, though exponentially weaker, realized that Biden’s view of “humanitarian law” would provide a powerful shield. Op-ed.

Gaza:

Terrorists launch mortar shells near Humanitarian Corridor

Terrorists launch mortar shells towards IDF troops, several meters from the area of the Humanitarian Corridor and adjacent to the Kerem Shalom crossing.