Israel Accused of Blocking Gaza Aid Amid Starvation Crisis

Humanitarian Agencies Accuse Israel of Blocking Aid

• humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam and Save the Children, have accused Israel of blocking life-saving supplies from entering Gaza.
• Many agencies report not having a single truck allowed into Gaza since March, leading to tons of aid going to waste.
• These groups are reportedly told they are "not authorized" to deliver aid unless they comply with stricter Israeli regulations.

New Israeli Regulations and Security Concerns

• Israel introduced new rules earlier this year requiring Palestinian staff involved in aid distribution to be vetted for security reasons.
• Aid agencies must submit detailed information about these Palestinian staff, a requirement many have not met.
• Israel claims these rules ensure aid reaches the population directly and not Hamas, a claim supported by an internal US government report finding no evidence of Hamas exploitation.

Starvation and Casualties in Gaza

• The blockade and aid restrictions are contributing to a deepening starvation crisis in Gaza.
• Gaza's health ministry reports that 235 people, including 106 children, have died due to malnutrition.
• Air raids continue, with health officials reporting at least 123 people killed in one day, including 21 seeking aid.

Planned Offensive on Gaza City

• Israel's military has approved a new offensive to take control of Gaza City.
• Air strikes have intensified around Gaza City and central Gaza, hitting built-up civilian neighborhoods.
• This planned operation, expected in October, is anticipated to displace up to a million people and will require tens of thousands of troops.