A new agreement allowed aid trucks to enter Gaza from southern Israel, bypassing the Rafah crossing with Egypt, which is currently controlled by Israeli forces. However, ongoing fighting in the area may prevent humanitarian groups from accessing the aid. Egypt has refused to reopen its side of the crossing until control is handed back to Palestinians, leading to a temporary diversion of traffic through Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing.
With over 35,800 Palestinians killed and severe hunger widespread, the war between Israel and Hamas has taken a devastating toll. Egypt’s efforts to deliver aid to Gaza have faced challenges, as Israel’s offensive in Rafah has made the area too dangerous for aid retrieval. Despite international pressure and calls for a ceasefire, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to push for total victory over Hamas, while facing growing demands for the release of hostages and increasing pressure from both the international community and domestic protesters. The situation remains complex, with no clear end in sight to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.