Overview

• Approximately 90 UN aid trucks have entered Gaza following the partial lifting of a months-long Israeli blockade, delivering essential supplies like flour and medical equipment.
• Aid distribution remains severely hindered by logistical challenges, unsafe routes, and coordination issues, with most supplies yet to reach northern Gaza, where needs are critical.
• The Israeli military continues its offensive in northern Gaza, issuing new evacuation orders for 14 areas and warning of intensified operations against 'terrorist activities.'
• International criticism of Israel's actions intensifies, with leaders like Germany's Friedrich Merz urging unrestricted humanitarian access to avert a looming famine.
• Ceasefire and hostage negotiations remain stalled, as Israel withdraws its Doha delegation and plans for potential Palestinian relocations to Libya are formally denied but remain contentious.