Overview

• The United Nations warns 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours without substantial aid, as food and medicine remain critically scarce.
• Israel has begun allowing limited aid into Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the volume—around 100 trucks daily—is far below the 500 needed.
• Israeli troops fired warning shots at a diplomatic delegation in Jenin, prompting global condemnation and calls for accountability from nations including France, Germany, and the UK.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a controversial plan to create a 'sterile zone' in Gaza for civilian relocations, drawing criticism from humanitarian groups.
• International pressure on Israel intensifies, with the EU reviewing its trade agreements and countries threatening sanctions over the humanitarian crisis and military actions.