Middle East crisis live: Israeli military announces tactical pause' in parts of Gaza as pressure mounts over hunger
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The military announced that humanitarian steps would accompany operations against Hamas amid growing international condemnation regarding the hunger crisis in Gaza. Since a total blockade was imposed on Gaza on March 2, a limited flow of aid began resuming in late May. The Palestinian civil defense agency reported over 50 Palestinians killed during Israeli strikes, including incidents near aid distributions. Additionally, an activist boat was intercepted by Israeli forces, with claims of unlawful detention and violations regarding the blockade were noted, emphasizing the humanitarian situation's critical deterioration.
The military stated that humanitarian measures would accompany its offensive against Hamas, as Israel faced intensified global condemnation over the hunger crisis in Gaza.
A total blockade imposed on Gaza since March 2 has been increasingly criticized internationally, prompting Israel to permit a limited flow of aid starting in late May.
The Palestinian civil defense agency reported over 50 more deaths due to Israeli strikes, with fatalities occurring at aid distribution sites amid the growing humanitarian crisis.
Israeli troops intercepted a boat attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, asserting the vessel's entry into the maritime zone was illegal and jeopardized humanitarian operations.
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