In a crucial development, Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement to facilitate the delivery of emergency humanitarian aid from the Emirates to the besieged Gaza Strip.
The aid package, coordinated following a phone call between UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, will include essential supplies for infants, ingredients to operate bakeries, and food items aimed at supporting around 15,000 Gazans in its initial phase.
The announcement comes amid growing international alarm over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where over two million residents face acute food shortages. The area remains under heavy military operations, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirming plans this week to assert control over the entire enclave.
Since March 2, Israel has enforced a strict blockade on aid deliveries, drawing criticism from global health and humanitarian agencies. The World Health Organization and the United Nations have repeatedly warned of the catastrophic impact of the ongoing restrictions, citing blocked food shipments just minutes from the border while civilians go hungry.
While Israeli officials maintain that the blockade is part of a broader effort to pressure Hamas, international leaders are urging immediate intervention. During a recent visit to the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the gravity of the crisis, stating, “a lot of people are starving,” and vowed to take action to address the situation.
