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From NBC News: Israel says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade to avoid a “hunger crisis,” after global experts on food crises warned of famine.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his Cabinet approved a decision to allow a “basic” amount of food into the territory of over 2 million people. Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid starting March 2.
Netanyahu said allowing some aid in would enable Israel to expand its new military operation, which began Saturday.
It was not immediately clear when aid would enter Gaza, or how. Netanyahu said Israel would work to ensure that Hamas will not control aid distribution and ensure the aid does not reach Hamas militants.
Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in Gaza on Sunday, with airstrikes killing at least 103 people, hospitals and medics reported, according to NBC. The offensive, the largest since March, was aimed at seizing territory.
Israel has asked Hamas to agree to a temporary ceasefire, but Hamas wants Israel to fully withdraw forces and agree to a plan to end the war as part of any deal, the report said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his cabinet approved a decision to allow a “basic” amount of food into Gaza. Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid starting on March 2. – APhttps://t.co/ms6iBLlzq9
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