Overview

• Israel has approved around 100 aid trucks to enter Gaza, but the majority are still awaiting final inspections at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
• Only five of nine trucks cleared on Monday successfully entered Gaza, carrying baby food and nutritional products for children.
• UN officials warn of exponentially rising malnutrition rates in Gaza, with child malnutrition doubling in one month and 60% of families lacking basic food items.
• The International Rescue Committee and UN agencies describe the current aid flow as insufficient, cautioning that thousands of babies are at risk of dying without immediate intervention.
• Israel justifies the blockade as a measure to prevent resources from reaching Hamas, while also signaling plans to expand military operations in Gaza.