In a major policy shift, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that limited humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza following weeks of intense global pressure. The decision comes as UN agencies warn of "catastrophic hunger" affecting over 1 million residents in the embattled enclave.
Why Now? 🌍
With food stocks nearly exhausted and hospitals overwhelmed, international leaders from Washington to Riyadh had intensified calls for action. The move permits essential supplies like food and medicine through designated checkpoints – though security screenings will continue.
What’s Next? 🚚
While aid groups welcome the decision, many argue it’s "too little, too late." A UN spokesperson told us: "We need unfettered access yesterday." Meanwhile, protests continue worldwide demanding lasting solutions to what’s become one of this decade’s worst humanitarian crises.
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