Israel faced criticism for stopping the entry of aid into Gaza, with Egypt and Qatar accusing them of using starvation as a weapon. The first phase of a ceasefire deal expired, with no progress on the second phase. A US proposal to extend the ceasefire for 50 days was rejected by Hamas. Israel defended their decision by accusing Hamas of stealing aid meant for civilians. The UN and International Committee of the Red Cross condemned Israel’s actions, calling for the immediate reinstatement of aid flow into Gaza. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to prevent a return to hostilities and resume aid distribution. The war in Gaza has led to the death of over 48,000 Palestinians, with significant destruction of infrastructure by Israeli bombardment. The conflict began after Hamas’s attack on southern Israel in October 2023, resulting in a large number of casualties and hostages taken back to Gaza. Negotiations for a lasting ceasefire have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of attempting to derail the truce. Israel insists on strict conditions for aid flow into Gaza, citing Hamas’s misuse of supplies for funding their terror activities.
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