The IDF closed the Kerem Shalom crossing from Israel to Gaza after a Hamas rocket attack killed four soldiers in that area on Sunday.
According to COGAT, about 100 food aid trucks were sent to northern Gaza on a daily basis over the past few weeks.
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The rockets were reportedly launched from the Rafah area. The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed after the attack.
Democratic lawmakers tell President Biden that evidence suggests Israel violated US law by restricting aid to Gaza, urging action.
The team was on its way back from Layba to assess the humanitarian situation of communities affected by armed violence in the region when the incident occurred, the ICRC said.
As ties between Israel and Turkey reach a historic low, Turkey, under Erdogan's leadership, has stopped all trade with Israel in response to the ongoing Gaza war.
The team used strategic transportation tactics to provide civilians with aid that included ready-to-eat family food kits, beans, rice, flour, hygiene essentials, and other basic necessities.
The Israeli government opened the crossing point on the day of a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken opposes IDF operation in Rafah, emphasizing a need for civilian protection. Efforts continue for a hostage deal amidst escalating tensions.
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