Israel’s military said it has begun airdropping humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, following weeks of international pressure and a growing hunger crisis in the Palestinian territory. The aid package includes flour, sugar, and canned food.
The decision comes amid calls for Israel to let more aid into Gaza, with warnings of mass starvation among its two million people. Israel had denied claims of deliberate starvation but later said it was prepared to open humanitarian corridors and resume supplying power to a desalination plant in the territory.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has reported almost daily deaths among Palestinians seeking aid since its operations began in late May, with many allegedly killed by Israeli forces. The UN, aid groups, and some of Israel’s allies have blamed the country for the growing food crisis, calling for unrestricted entry and delivery of aid.
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief described the crisis as “man-made mass starvation.” Israel’s apparent concessions on a Jordanian and UAE plan to air drop aid into Gaza have been met with skepticism by aid agencies, which warn that such moves would do little to mitigate hunger among Gazans.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn437jjygl9o