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20-05-2025
Israel has allowed five UN lorries carrying humanitarian aid, including baby food, into the Gaza Strip after an 11-week blockade, following pressure from US allies. The UN's humanitarian chief welcomed the move but described it as "a drop in the ocean" of what is urgently needed. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the aid would continue until Israeli military and private companies set up distribution hubs under a US-backed plan. Meanwhile, Israeli air strikes killed at least 40 people in Gaza, and the military ordered the evacuation of the southern city of Khan Younis ahead of an "unprecedented attack". The UN has warned of a looming famine in Gaza, where over 3,000 people have been killed and 400,000 displaced since the Israeli military resumed its offensive.
20-05-2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered residents of Khan Younis in Gaza to evacuate ahead of a planned "unprecedented attack". The IDF warned that the area will be considered a "dangerous combat zone" and instructed people to move to al-Mawasi in the west of the strip. The evacuation order is part of Israel's ongoing military operation in Gaza, which has already killed over 53,000 Palestinians. The IDF said its aim is to "destroy the capabilities of terrorist organizations" in the area. The order has caused widespread displacement and fear among residents, with many struggling to find shelter, food, and transportation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will "take control" of the whole of Gaza.
20-05-2025
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon stated that Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza will continue until all 58 hostages are released. Danon criticized a joint statement by the UK, France, and Canada that condemned Israel's military operations in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire. He also took issue with a UN official's accusation that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza, demanding a retraction and apology. Danon emphasized Israel's determination to defeat Hamas and voiced support for a US-backed aid mechanism to address Gaza's humanitarian crisis, criticizing the UN's role in the region.
20-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to allow a limited amount of food aid into Gaza after pressure from allies concerned about famine. The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza on Monday through the Kerem Shalom crossing, but the UN described it as a "drop in the ocean" of what is needed. The UN's aid chief, Tom Fletcher, said significantly more aid must be allowed in. Israel's decision was criticized by the UK, France, and Canada, who said it was "wholly inadequate" and called for an immediate stop to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
20-05-2025
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to say whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, despite warnings from a top UN official that the situation could be considered genocide. The UN official had accused Israel of "deliberately and unashamedly" imposing inhumane conditions on Palestinians by blocking aid to Gaza. Starmer described the situation in Gaza as "unacceptable" and "intolerable" following Israel's agreement to allow a limited supply of aid into the territory. Israel has denied accusations of genocide, branding a recent UN report on the issue as biased and antisemitic. The conflict has resulted in over 53,000 deaths in Gaza, according to the territory's health ministry.
