Overview

• Israel has announced the resumption of limited humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza after nearly three months of blockade, citing the need to prevent famine.
• The decision follows intensified airstrikes and the deployment of ground troops in a large-scale offensive targeting Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
• Aid distribution will initially be coordinated by the World Food Programme and World Central Kitchen, with a more restrictive mechanism planned by the end of May.
• Negotiations in Doha are exploring a ceasefire proposal involving the release of hostages in exchange for a 45-60 day truce and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
• The United Nations and humanitarian organizations warn of a worsening crisis in Gaza, while Israel accuses Hamas of misappropriating aid for military purposes.