Amidst heightened tensions, Israel and several nations are air-dropping aid into Gaza to directly assist Gazan citizens, who the UN reports are on the verge of starvation. The IDF asserts that Hamas is confiscating much of the land-based aid, a situation that serves Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s propaganda objectives.
Ceasefire talks in Cairo are stalled as Hamas withholds information on the well being of the hostages, a key demand by Israel. Vice President Kamala Harris insists on Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire, stating, “Let’s get a ceasefire, let’s reunite the hostages with their families.”
Harris has also called for humanitarian aid convoys to be protected, “let’s provide immediate relief to the people of Gaza.”
“The IDF has concluded an initial review of the unfortunate incident where Gazan civilians were trampled to death and injured as they charged to the aid convoy. Our initial review has confirmed that no strike was carried out by the IDF towards the aid convoy. The majority of Palestinians were killed or injured as a result of the stampede,” said IDF spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari.
Retired General Amir Avivi tells
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