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Gazans cheer for 'Trump, Netanyahu, and America'

Footage reportedly from the Gaza Strip following the opening of the new aid distribution centers, which Israel and the US initiated, shows a group of young men chanting the names of the US and Israeli leaders.

Gazans cheer for 'Trump, Netanyahu, and America'

State Department:

'Gaza aid criticism is the height of hypocrisy'

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce hits back at UN and NGO criticism of the new US-backed Gaza aid effort, calling it "the height of hypocrisy."

'Gaza aid criticism is the height of hypocrisy'

Liberman claims:

'Israel is funding the aid to Gaza'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that humanitarian aid to Gaza is funded by the Mossad and the Defense Ministry, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars from public funds, echoing similar claims made by Yair Lapid.

'Israel is funding the aid to Gaza'

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod port

Dozens of Tzav 9 and reservist activists obstruct humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza, demanding no supplies pass through until Hamas releases Israeli hostages. 'Every truck prolongs the war.'

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod port

Despite Hamas warnings

New US-backed aid group begins Gaza operations

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation commences aid distribution in Gaza, a day after its director quit, despite objections from the United Nations and warnings from Hamas.

New US-backed aid group begins Gaza operations

PM's spokesperson:

'Israel is not funding the humanitarian aid in Gaza'

Spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects claim by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid that Israel is secretly paying for the humanitarian aid that is entering Gaza.

'Israel is not funding the humanitarian aid in Gaza'

Gaza aid setback:

US-backed initiative's chief resigns

Jake Wood unexpectedly resigns as executive director of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), cites an inability to adhere to humanitarian principles amidst complex challenges.

US-backed initiative's chief resigns

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Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Residents of Gaza City looted humanitarian aid trucks that arrived in the Al-Saraya area this morning, and an exchange of fire ensued.

Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

While hostages languish

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza

Newly released footage shows the preparation of pitas using flour provided through humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, while hostages remain held in captivity.

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza

Terrorists feast & Gazans bleed:

IDF blasts Hamas in scathing cartoon

IDF Arabic spokesman releases blistering cartoon showing Hamas leaders indulging in luxury while Gazan civilians suffer. 'Hamas leaders live in paradise — while their people suffer in hell.'

IDF blasts Hamas in scathing cartoon

Reservists draw the line:

Gaza aid blocked at Kerem Shalom Crossing

In bold pre-dawn move, dozens of Israeli reservists and activists shut down the Kerem Shalom Crossing, vowing to halt all aid to Gaza until the hostages are freed. 'Every truck prolongs the war, this isn’t aid — it’s ammunition.' Watch.

Gaza aid blocked at Kerem Shalom Crossing

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

United Arab Emirates and Israel reach an agreement to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza. The development comes amidst heightened international pressure on Israel regarding the humanitarian situation.

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

Netanyahu's spokesman:

We can't promise that Hamas won't pillage aid trucks

Omer Dostri, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman, said that it is impossible to promise that Hamas would not loot the trucks bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

We can't promise that Hamas won't pillage aid trucks

'They will reach Hamas'

Watch: Dozens of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

Activists from the Tzav 9 movement filmed trucks waiting to enter the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing to deliver humanitarian aid, which they fear Hamas may seize.

Watch: Dozens of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

MK Moshe Saada:

'We are feeding the enemy while sending soldiers to die'

Likud lawmaker Moshe Saada sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling it morally indefensible and strategically disastrous.

'We are feeding the enemy while sending soldiers to die'

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Hecklers disrupt Israeli minister in NYC

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf warned against misguided humanitarian aid to Gaza, emphasized the urgency of returning hostages, and called for global Jewish support in strengthening Israel’s periphery.

Hecklers disrupt Israeli minister in NYC

Following Netanyahu approval:

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza

The IDF has approved the transfer of five UN aid trucks to the Gaza Strip containing baby formula and other humanitarian aid. The transfer was carried out after the Prime Minister's approval and security checks.

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza

Hostage's brother:

'No humanitarian aid until all hostages are home'

Hostage families from the Tikva Forum call on government to stop humanitarian aid to Gaza: 'political echelon displaying weakness.'

'No humanitarian aid until all hostages are home'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Humanitarian aid a necessity, will not reach Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defends limited aid to Gaza, insisting it won’t reach Hamas and is vital to securing military and strategic support for Israel’s war effort.

'Humanitarian aid a necessity, will not reach Hamas'

Netanyahu:

We will take control of Gaza, aid necessary for continued support

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, saying it is essential to prevent famine and maintain international support.

We will take control of Gaza, aid necessary for continued support

IDF strikes Khan Yunis as Israel prepares aid transfer to Gaza

IDF launchs a wave of air and artillery strikes in Khan Yunis Monday morning, denies reports claiming special forces mission to rescue hostages.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis as Israel prepares aid transfer to Gaza

Outrage over Gaza aid:

'Aid to Gaza - a stab in the back of soldiers'

Families of hostages, soldiers, and ministers blast the Prime Minister following his allowing of entry of aid to Gaza: "A gift to Hamas, harming the hostages and the IDF."

'Aid to Gaza - a stab in the back of soldiers'

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.

Netanyahu approves humanitarian aid to Gaza

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.

UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

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.

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

'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.

Israel backs US-led Gaza aid overhaul

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

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

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

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.

Trump orders humanitarian aid to be brought into Gaza

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.

EU to reassess Israel trade deal

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.

Nobel laureate David Beasley in line to head Gaza relief group

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.

Hamas calls on Trump to allow humanitarian aid into 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.

Israel implementing new system for humanitarian aid distribution

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."

'We oppose the transfer of humanitarian aid through Israel'

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.

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

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.'

'Humanitarian aid for voluntary emmigration'

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.

'Government sending aid to Gaza? Big mistake'

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.

Hamas executes Gazans accused of looting aid

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.

IDF preparing to step up war in Gaza

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.

Cabinet refuses humanitarian aid to Gaza for 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.

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza means end of government

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.

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

'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.

Ambassador Huckabee's answer to WHO official's request

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.

Hamas suffering severe financial crisis

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.

Gaza has 1 month's supply of food left

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.

'No intention to send 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.

Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

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.

UN chief rejects Israeli proposal for Gaza aid oversight

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.

IDF planning to restart aid to Gazans

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.

Supreme Court rejects petition to allow aid into Gaza

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.

Foreign Minister attacks Israel, government clarifies

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.

ICJ to discuss Israel's responsibility for 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.

Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire

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.

'Increase pressure on Israel to restore humanitarian aid'

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.

Nothing humanitarian about aid to Gaza

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.

Houthi leader issues ultimatum to Israel over Gaza aid blockade

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.

UN chief urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza without delay

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.

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

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.

Hamas seeks international assistance against Israel’s plans

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.

Left-wing organizations petition to resume 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.

Qatar condemns Israel’s halting humanitarian aid to Gaza