Israel says it will resume basic aid to Gaza

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Sun, May 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM UTC

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A Palestinian girl receives food from the World Kitchen cook due to the lack of humanitarian aid from international charities, caused by the closure of the Karem Shalom crossing. Israel plans to resume the delivery of basic humanitarian aid to Gaza to ensure no famine occurs, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Sunday. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

Israel plans to resume the delivery of basic humanitarian aid to Gaza to ensure no famine occurs, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Sunday.

The decision to provide Gaza residents with basic food assistance was made on the recommendation of the Israeli Army, the prime minister's office said.

Earlier in the day Israel announced an extensive ground operation and Palestinians on the ground in the embattled enclave reported numerous casualties and mass displacements.

The Israeli government has come under worldwide pressure for its handling of the Gaza war, which has also sparked mass protests on university campuses in many countries.

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