- The U.S.-built $320 million aid pier in Gaza is facing challenges in distributing aid, with the UN World Food Program warning it may fail without better conditions from Israel. Only 5 out of 16 aid trucks reached their destination intact. [nytimes.com, arabnews.com, english.aawsat.com]
- The United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah, Gaza, due to lack of supplies and security concerns caused by Israel’s military operation. [english.aawsat.com, tagesschau.de]
- The humanitarian crisis in Rafah has escalated after Israel’s incursion closed the vital Rafah border crossing, leading to a supply crisis with aid stranded on the Egypt side. [abcnews.go.com, hurriyetdailynews.com]
- Nearly half of Gaza’s population is facing severe hunger as the conflict pushes it to the brink of famine, with aid delivery hindered by the Rafah crossing closure. [english.aawsat.com]
- Israel closed main Gaza entry points for aid convoys after its Rafah incursion in response to Hamas rockets, with only 69 trucks entering in 2 weeks compared to 340 daily before. [nytimes.com]
- The ICC is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for using hunger as a warfare method, which could complicate Israel’s international relations. [elcomercio.pe, zeit.de]
- The U.S. military is increasing aid to Gaza, addressing logistical hurdles, and set up a temporary port due to Israeli restrictions. [nytimes.com, lemonde.fr]
- Despite global criticism, Israel maintains U.S. support, but potential arrest warrants could complicate Israeli leaders’ international travel. [english.aawsat.com]
- The Pentagon says over 569 tons of aid were unloaded at the pier but not delivered to Gazans. [jewishpress.com]
- Egypt reportedly halted aid shipments through Rafah due to Israeli actions. [tagesschau.de]
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