Gaza aid

Palestinian Arabs claim:

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Gazan “ministry of health” claims dozens were killed by Israeli gunfire while awaiting aid trucks. IDF: The reports are false.

Six trucks that Israel let into north Gaza looted

For the first time since the war began, Israel let six trucks containing humanitarian aid into the northern Gaza Strip from its territory, but the trucks did not make it to their destination.

Secretary Blinken:

'Deal on the table, question is will Hamas take it'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed humanitarian efforts in Gaza and said that they will improve once there is a ceasefire. 'Does Hamas want to end the suffering that it's provoked?'

Pentagon:

'Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days'

Pentagon spokesperson says the temporary pier off the coast of Gaza is expected to be fully operational in about 60 days and will deliver two million meals daily.

To prevent Hamas takeover:

Aid trucks enter Gaza through new IDF route

In a pilot program, six humanitarian aid trucks enter northern Gaza via the "96th" gate on the security fence.

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

'Maritime aid to Gaza will help overthrow Hamas'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant was briefed on the work undertaken to establish a naval pier and routes to enable the distribution of aid to Gazan civilians.

US dispatches vessel to provide aid to Gaza

CENTCOM announces that USAV General Frank S. Besson has departed for the Mediterranean, where it will provide humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea.

Biden:

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

US President when asked whether Netanyahu should be doing more to provide aid to Gaza: “Yes he does”.

US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza

US army, in coordination with the Jordanian Air Force, drops over 36,800 US and Jordanian meal equivalents in northern Gaza.

US airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

In joint operation, US and Jordan airdrop 66 bundles of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Biden announces:

US to airdrop aid into Gaza

US President says the current flow of aid to the Strip is not enough: “We’re going to pull out every stop we can."

White House considering airdropping aid to Gaza

Axios report: White House exploring the possibility of airdropping aid from US military planes into Gaza as deliveries by land become increasingly difficult.

Soldiers beat anti-Gaza aid protesters

Minor protesters demonstrating against allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza suffered physical injury and property damage.

UK and Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza

The aid includes four tons of supplies which were floated down to the Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza.

Anti-Gaza aid protests

IDF closes border crossing after protesters arrive

A short time after demonstrators arrived at the Nitzana Crossing on the Egyptian border the IDF closed the crossing and halted the entry of the trucks.

Activist group claims:

Helmets and vests found in Gaza aid trucks

The Tzav 9 movement says that earlier this week aid trucks at the Kerem Shalom Crossing were found to be containing helmets and protective vests which were meant to reach Hamas.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'No Rafah op. without plan to protect civilians'

The Prime Minister and President spoke for 45 minutes and discussed hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid, and Israel's expected operation in Rafah.

PM Netanyahu:

'US sanctions severe and inappropriate'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the humanitarian aid to Gaza and said that up to 60% of the humanitarian aid that enters Gaza is taken by Hamas.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Humanitarian aid to Gaza must be stopped'

New Hope chairman speaks to activists, calls for the humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip to stop immediately.

PM Netanyahu to IDF:

Find new alternatives to UNRWA within the week

Prime Minister Netanyahu has told Chief of Staff Halevi to find an alternative to UNRWA which currently receives all aid destined for Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu orders increase in aid allowed into Gaza

PM seeks to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza as some call for reduced aid in response to Hamas' failure to respond to proposal for new hostage deal.

Protesters block Israel-Egypt border crossing

Dozens of activists and family members of hostages blocked the Nitzana crossing to prevent the passage of trucks carrying aid for Gaza.

Rabbi Dee:

'I am proud of my son for supporting the hostages'

After his son was detained while protesting aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, Rabbi Leo Dee says he understands why people go to protests. 'They are doing everything they can.'

Watch:

Mounted police trample protester at Gaza border

Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows police pushing and choking young protesters.

After protesters were stopped:

129 trucks cross into Gaza through Kerem Shalom

After police managed to prevent protesters from blocking aid trucks, 129 crossed the border to deliver aid. Another 97 trucks entered the Strip through the Rafah Crossing.

IDF reservist violently arrested at anti-aid protest

The reservist was one of 13 individuals arrested while demanding that the government block shipments of aid into the Gaza Strip.

Despite attempts to stop them:

Demonstrators block Gaza crossing

Demonstrators against the supply of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip say the IDF is preventing them from reaching the Kerem Shalom Crossing after they blocked it last week.

'Don't aid the enemy!'

Dozens block Gaza border crossing

Protesters, including bereaved families and families of hostages, are preventing aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip.

Parents of soldiers demand an end to aid for Gaza

A letter with over 10,000 signatures demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu order the humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza stopped.

Ben Gvir on Gaza aid:

'Changing policy without Cabinet discussion is unacceptable'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blasts decision to approve the entry of trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Eight trucks with humanitarian aid enter Gaza Strip

Eight trucks with water, food and medical equipment enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing.

Sanders to support Iron Dome funding bill

Sanders agrees to back bill providing funding to Iron Dome after being assured that humanitarian aid will also be provided to Gaza Strip.

Qatar resumes distribution of aid to Gaza

New mechanism has Qatari aid to Gaza Strip delivered via UN, replacing previous method of suitcases full of cash.

UN to begin to distribute Qatari aid to Gazans

Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries in Gaza will begin to receive the Qatari cash aid as of Monday.

Qatari envoy: Aid to Gaza will be distributed soon

Qatar's envoy to Gaza says details on distribution mechanism of aid to Gaza have been reviewed and the process will begin shortly.

A new PA NGO decree might halt US aid to 'West Bank' and Gaza

The degradation by the PA of Palestinian civil society’s independence may now present a legal barrier to US funding, Op-ed.

UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza

UN launched emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs.

Gaza health system nears collapse under ballooning infections

Gaza 'health ministry' says it will not be able to hold on much longer due to hike in coronavirus numbers.

'Tika': The Gaza you don't see

Have a peek at 'Tika' city in central Gaza, built by Turkey for poor Gazans.

Antisemitism and the coronavirus

Along with smears by known antisemites in Turkey, Iran, and the West, the BDS community and the PA use Covid-19 to defame Israel. Op-ed.

Reports leak secret Qatar trip by senior security officials

Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and commander of the Southern Command Herzi Halevi paid a secret visit to Qatar to discuss situation in Gaza.

Netanyahu permits transfer of Qatari millions to Gaza

Despite recent outbreak of violence, senior political source says government approves fresh infusion of Qatari cash to Gaza.

Liberman halts fuel transfer into Gaza

Defense Minister orders halt to transfer of fuel into Gaza after violent border riots resume.

Qatar pledges $150 million in aid to Gaza

A day after buying fuel for Gaza power plant, Qatar pledges $150 million in aid for the coastal enclave.

UN warns of 'catastrophe' in Gaza

UN says the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic", warns US could create "more misery" by cutting aid to UNRWA.

Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel

Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.

Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrein, UAE, and Oman align with Trump

World Bank: Allow freer trade in Gaza

World Bank warns that economic decline in Gaza has become too steep to be tackled by international aid.

Greenblatt to present proposals on Gaza situation

White House brainstorming session scheduled for Tuesday will present proposals for improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Greenblatt: Qatar-Israel partnership can bring relief to Gaza

Trump's envoy responds to comments made by Qatari official that cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.

Qatari official: Without Israel's help, nothing happens in Gaza

Senior Qatari official acknowledges cooperation with Israel is needed in order to improve the situation in Gaza.

'Record number of trucks entering Gaza under Liberman's watch'

Zionist Union MK criticizes Defense Minister for not reducing the aid to Gaza as rockets are fired on southern Israel.

Protestors plan to meet pro-Arab flotilla with one of their own

A group of sailors from the South are planning a flotilla in reaction to the pro-Arab one to depart this week for Gaza.

Israel opens Erez Crossing for transfer of goods into Gaza

Israel opens the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza to allow the transfer of vehicles carrying goods for the first time in nine years.

Turkish aid ship arrives in Gaza after stop in Israel

Lady Leyla container ship arrives in Gaza with 10 truckloads of supplies, as part of Israel-Turkey reconciliation deal.

Hamas stops imports of Israeli watermelons to Gaza

A week after allowing Israeli watermelons after an eight year ban, Gaza’s Ministry of Agriculture stops the imports.

Gaza lifts ban on watermelon imports from Israel

Gaza Ministry of Agriculture allows watermelon imports from Israel for the first time in eight years.

United States to give Gaza $50 million in aid

United States announces $50 million aid program for Gaza, to be used over five years for humanitarian aid and job creation.

Qatar provides homes for displaced Gazans

Qatar provides more than 1,000 apartments to residents of Gaza whose homes were destroyed in 2014 war, and says more housing is on the way.

Israel to Allow Imports of Ironware and Furniture from Gaza

Israel will allow Gaza to export ironware, furniture and textiles to Israel in a bid to improve the Gazan economy.