humanitarian aid

Dozens of Gazans trampled during aid distribution

Gaza residents crowd around aid trucks, pushing and trampling to reach aid supplies, and threatening IDF soldiers.

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.

Humanitarian aid - and fuel - air-dropped into Gaza

Large supply of food and medical equipment is air-dropped into Gaza for the benefit of civilians in southern Gaza.

Bypassing UNRWA

US announces humanitarian aid for Palestinian Arabs

USAID says the aid will go through the World Food Program and non-governmental groups rather than UNRWA, whose employees took part in October 7 massacre.

Cabinet to decide:

Merchandise to northern Gaza? Only as part of a deal

Harsh criticism leads War Cabinet to rescind decision to approve humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, instead tying it to a prisoner swap deal.

Due to war

Israel to deport dozens of humanitarian aid workers

Since the Hamas massacre, the Ministry of Welfare has not sent recommendations to the Interior Ministry to extend the visas of humanitarian aid workers.

Israel preparing ground for pilot project in Gaza

Israel is working to create civilian leadership in Gaza and remove Hamas from the area, in order to allow humanitarian aid to be transferred to Gaza's civilian population.

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.

Following anti-aid protests:

Egypt-Israel border declared closed military zone

Activists arriving at Nitzana Crossing are blocked by police officers presenting 'closed military zone' orders. Protesters: Aid to Hamas a 'moral disgrace.'

Hamas:

'No negotiations without humanitarian aid'

Hamas has warned that it will not negotiate a prisoner exchange agreement until Israel increases the shipments of humanitarian aid reaching northern Gaza.

For three days:

UN fails to collect humanitarian aid for Gaza

Head of COGAT: Hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid are waiting to enter Gaza. The UN needs to scale up their operations.

How did helmets, vests end up in humanitarian aid?

Tzav 9 leader Sefi Ben Ami speaks to Arutz Sheva about how military aid to Hamas is slipped in with humanitarian aid to Gaza, which goes to Hamas rather than Gaza's civilians anyway.

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.

Watch: Protesters block aid trucks to Gaza

'None of this aid is going to the civilian population or to the hostages - it all goes to Hamas,' protester says.

Belgian minister confirms Hamas operates in Belgium

The Belgian Justice Minister has confirmed that Hamas is allowed to operate in Belgium under the guise of organizations that do not directly expose its involvement.

US demands:

Increase entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza

US administration demands that Israel allow many points of entry for humanitarian aid into the Strip in the event of an operation in Rafah.

Jordan's King takes part in airdrop of aid to Gaza

Jordan's King Abdullah participated in an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza last week, before leaving on a trip overseas.

Defense Minister proposes:

Gazan merchants to distribute humanitarian aid

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant puts forward plan to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gazan citizens, instead of Hamas terrorists.

Watch:

Protesters prevent aid from entering Gaza

Dozens of protesters demonstrate at Kerem Shalom and Nitzana crossings, blocking aid trucks from entering Gaza. 'No aid until the last of the hostages returns.'

Proposal:

Gaza aid will be shipped from Cyprus

US military team arrived in Israel with the goal of creating a mechanism that would bypass Hamas and allow humanitarian aid to reach Gazan civilians.

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.

Report:

Hamas stole aid trucks in Gaza to use for transport

Terror group seizes trucks delivering humanitarian aid, converts vehicles into transportation for ammunition. Gunmen found in one such truck.

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.

COGAT to French MP:

'Israel does not limit humanitarian aid to Gaza'

After left-wing French MP Thomas Portes claims trucks at Rafah Crossing prove Israel is allowing thousands of Gazans to die of hunger, COGAT notes those trucks are not blocked by Israel but waiting for organizations to receive them in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir:

'I hope Netanyahu chooses the path of Otzma Yehudit'

Itamar Ben-Gvir responds to backash from criticizing US government.

At Ashdod port, dozens protest Gaza aid

Protesters block entry and exit from Ashdod port, in attempt to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza.

COGAT to US: No alternative for UNRWA at this point

UNRWA must quickly be replaced, but at this stage there is no alternative for distributing aid in Gaza, COGAT tells US government officials.

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Bereaved son & brother detained at Gaza crossing

Large numbers of police officers prevent protesters from reaching crossing, ensure trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza.

COGAT official:

'UNRWA is a problem, doesn't offer solutions'

In talks with US government, military, officials, Israel's COGAT stresses need to find alternative organizations to manage UNRWA's activities. 'There are alternatives already, and they should be used.'

Report: Israel transferred around 100 bodies to Gaza

Gazans bury dozens of bodies sent by Israel in trucks intended to carry humanitarian aid, Reuters says.

At the Nitzana Crossing:

Trucks carrying aid blocked from entering Gaza

Hundreds of protesters arrived at Kerem Shalom on Tuesday morning, aiming to stop humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. 'No logic in passing aid directly to Hamas terrorists.'

Leader of anti-aid protest arrested at Gaza border

Sima Hasson, leader of the struggle to end aid to Gaza and mother of two IDF soldiers, is arrested at the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Protesters arrived - and the aid trucks retreated

Seven protesters arrive at the Nitzana Crossing, successfully halting attempt to transfer aid to Gaza.

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.

Leading rabbi rules:

Humanitarian aid to Gaza - not on Shabbat

Rabbi Dov Lior rules: Civilians may continue protesting transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza - even if it entails desecrating Shabbat.

IDF reveals scope of Israel's humanitarian efforts

COGAT reveals that since the beginning of the war, 8,394 trucks and 153,580 tons of humanitarian aid have entered the Gaza Strip.

Jonathan Pollard supports Mothers' March

Jonathan and Rivka Pollard meet with and encourage the director of the organization demanding an end to aid in Gaza.

Blinken surprises War Cabinet with decision on Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shocked the Cabinet ministers by announcing a decision regarding aid to Gaza that they had not made themselves.

Nir Barkat:

'Absurd for Israel to fight Hamas and give it humanitairan aid'

Former Jerusalem mayor questions why Israel allows so much aid to go into Gaza while Hamas continues to hold 133 Israelis hostage.

Former Dutch minister is UN's Gaza humanitarian coordinator

UN announces Sigrid Kaag will oversee humanitarian relief shipments into Gaza. She is married to a former PLO cabinet minister.

Gaza resident tells IDF:

'Hamas has control of UNRWA in Gaza'

Civilian in Gaza tells soldier Hamas has control over the humanitarian aid which is brought into the Gaza Strip.

Former UN Amb.: 'Increase the force, be less humanitarian'

MK Danny Danon calls on Israel to clarify red line to the US. 'Trucks entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom are a mistake and wrong.'

Watch:

Gazans loot aid trucks at Rafah border crossing

New footage shows Gazans swarming trucks of humanitarian supplies only a short distance past the Rafah border crossing.

Cabinet approves:

Humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

Cabinet cites "urgent security need" to increase the number of aid trucks entering Gaza in approving the move.

Watch:

Hamas beats Gazans, seizes food and supplies

The IDF's Arabic spokesman has published footage showing Hamas stealing humanitarian supplies from Gazan residents.

IDF:

Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones

Hamas launched rockets from within the humanitarian zone, using Gazan civilians as human shields.

Diplomatic source:

Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza to heed US request

The source explained that the allowance of aid is vital for the war's international legitimacy, which allows it to continue.

President Herzog tours Israel-Egypt border

The President reviewed the humanitarian aid Israel facilitates through Egypt and the international organizations in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir: Food and fuel to Gaza is insane

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the idea of any prisoner exchange deal and called to halt humanitarian deliveries to Gaza.

UN delays humanitarian zone to avoid aligning with Israel

The UN is refusing to support the humanitarian zone in the south of the Gaza Strip, to avoid being seen agreeing to Israeli demands.

What did Jordan include in its humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Defense echelon maintains silence on whether contents of Jordan's aid to Gaza were examined, and what the aid included.

IDF reopens Gaza humanitarian corridor

IDF has facilitated reopening of a humanitarian corridor in order to allow civilians in northern Gaza Strip to move for their own safety.

WSJ against Hamas:

'In English they beg for aid, in Arabic they pledge a massacre'

An editorial column in the Wall Street Journal underscores Hamas's hypocrisy.

Biden:

'Progress has been made on 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza'

The US has pushed for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid and potential release of hostages.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

The UNRWA claims that warehouses holding humanitarian aid were emptied, I'm called for a more steady flow of supplies to Gaza.

A humanitarian solution for Gaza: Unconditional surrender now!

If Hamas leadership decides to surrender unconditionally rather than dying in the coming battle, the hostages will have be returned.Op-ed.

Eight trucks with humanitarian aid enter Gaza Strip

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

Joint war cabinet:

No aid to Gaza as long as hostages are not returned

Israel will not stop the food, water, and medication from reaching civilians in the southern Gaza Strip as long as it does not reach Hamas.