Israel is making changes to how humanitarian aid is sent into Gaza. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they are speeding up the inspection and delivery process for aid. They will conduct security screenings of trucks carrying water, food, and medical supplies at the Nitzana and Kerem Shalom Crossings. After screening, the aid will be sent to international organizations in Gaza through the Rafah Crossing in Egypt. This decision aims to double the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and enhance security screenings.
Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories explained that the simultaneous security checks at Kerem Shalom and Nitzana Crossings will increase the volume of aid delivered through the Rafah Crossing, which is the main entry point into Gaza. The move is intended to improve the efficiency and capacity of security screenings for humanitarian aid entering Gaza via the Rafah Crossing.
The decision comes after a security consultation, responding to a video posted by Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. Trucks containing water, food, medical supplies, and shelter equipment will undergo screening at both crossings. Importantly, the announcement emphasized that no supplies will enter Gaza from Israel; instead, all aid will go through the Rafah Crossing in Egypt.
The Nitzana Crossing is about 50 kilometers from Rafah, and in recent days, 60-100 trucks have been using Rafah Crossing to deliver aid to Gaza. The goal is to expedite the aid delivery process and enhance security measures to meet the needs of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the conflict with Hamas in Gaza will conclude when Israel achieves its objectives. He mentioned that specific battalions of Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip are close to being dismantled. Gallant also addressed the possibility of new hostage deals with Hamas, expressing openness to considering offers if military pressure increases.
Gallant highlighted that Israeli forces have surrounded the last strongholds of Hamas in Jabaliya and Shejaiya, with many Hamas operatives surrendering to Israeli troops. He emphasized the importance of achieving goals in the conflict and the possibility of considering hostage deals as military pressure intensifies.
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