Overview

• The Israel Defense Forces have declared daily military suspensions from 10:00 to 20:00 in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City and established safe corridors from 6:00 to 23:00 for humanitarian convoys.
• Israeli, Jordanian and Emirati aircraft resumed parachute drops of flour, sugar and canned food, but most parcels landed in off-limits military zones, limiting civilian access.
• Egypt reopened the Rafah crossing to admit 120 UN, Egyptian Red Crescent and Emirati aid trucks while Qatar dispatched 49 humanitarian lorries to Egypt and Jordan en route to Gaza.
• Reports indicate at least six people, including two children, died of hunger within 24 hours and dozens more are facing acute food insecurity despite incoming aid.
• UN and aid groups warn that logistical hurdles and security protocols continue to obstruct effective distribution and they are pressing for expanded ground access.