Israel says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade to avoid a “hunger crisis”, after global experts on food crises warned of famine.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his cabinet approved a decision to allow a “basic” amount of food into Gaza. Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid starting on March 2.
Netanyahu said allowing some aid in would enable Israel to expand its new military operation, which began on Saturday.
It was not immediately clear when aid would enter Gaza, or how.
Netanyahu said Israel would work to ensure that Hamas will not control aid distribution and ensure the aid does not reach Hamas militants.
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The decision to provide Gaza residents with basic food aid was made on the recommendation of the Israeli Army, Netanyahu’s office said.