Amid mounting global pressure, Israel has agreed to allow humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza, where starvation and malnutrition have reached critical levels. The move comes after weeks of international appeals to address the worsening crisis in the conflict-stricken region.
On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that aid deliveries would resume that night, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing a temporary pause in military operations for Sunday. By evening, pallets of food—including flour, sugar, and canned goods—began landing in northern Gaza, though reports emerged of injuries caused by falling crates. 😟
While the IDF plans to establish humanitarian corridors for UN convoys, aid groups warn that airdrops alone are "a drop in the ocean" compared to Gaza’s needs. The UN’s Palestinian refugee agency chief criticized the effort as "a distraction" from systemic access barriers. 📉
As desperation grows, the world watches: Will this lifeline be enough? 🤔
