Middle East updates: Israel says 120 aid trucks enter Gaza
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Israeli NGOs say government is committing genocide in Gaza. B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel present findings following investigation. Report points to a decisive shift in policy following October 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas. Israel has dismissed accusations that its forces are committing genocide and other rights abuses in the Gaza Strip, saying its primary war aim is to eliminate the Hamas militant group. The report ends with a call to action from both Israeli civil society and the international community to “use…every means available under international law to stop Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people”
Jerusalem-based human rights NGO B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) have presented their findings following an investigation into the conduct of the Israeli government and the military in the Gaza Strip.
The B’Tselem report points to a decisive shift in policy following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas. While purporting to be fighting only Hamas, the report found, the government was engaging in a policy of “mass killing, both in direct attacks and through creating catastrophic living conditions that increase the massive death toll.”
It also said that Israeli forces had inflicted “serious bodily or mental harm [on] the entire population of the Strip” and had engaged in “large-scale destruction of infrastructure” and “destruction of the social fabric, including Palestinian educational institutions and cultural sites.”
The report also pointed to “mass arrests and abuse of detainees in Israeli prisons, which have effectively become torture camps for thousands of Palestinians held without trial” and “mass forced displacement, including attempts at ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and making the latter an official war goal.”
It accused Israeli authorities of carrying out an “assault on Palestinian identity through the deliberate destruction of refugee camps and attempts to undermine the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).”
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The report points to the 1948 UN definition of genocide as “the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group,” and points to both evidence on the ground in Gaza as well as statements made by Israeli officials to back up its findings that a genocideis being carried out in Gaza.
The group added that “both morally and legally, genocide cannot be justified under any circumstance, including as an act of self-defense.”
The report ends with a call to action from both Israeli civil society and the international community to “use…every means available under international law to stop Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people.”
PHRI also released its report on Monday when it presented “this health-focused legal analysis of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza since October 2023, concluding that it constitutes genocide under the 1948 Genocide Convention.”
“The evidence shows a deliberate and systematic dismantling of Gaza’s health and life-sustaining systems — through targeted attacks on hospitals, obstruction of medical aid and evacuations, and the killing and detention of healthcare,” the NGO said.
Israel has dismissed accusations that its forces are committing genocide and other rights abuses in the Gaza Strip, saying its primary war aim is to eliminate the Hamas militant group.
Gaza Still Needs A Lot Of Help Overcoming The Hunger Crisis
Israel made air jumps and announced a series of steps over the weekend, including a daily humanitarian break in three Gaza regions. The World Food Program says 60 aid trucks have been delivered, but this number is still less than Gaza’s need. Israel’s military aid coordinating body said more than 120 trucks were distributed in Gaza on Sunday, July 27, by the United Nations and international organizations. Several trucks that managed to enter Gaza were seized by desperate Palestinians, and some more by armed looting, witnesses said. The total death toll from hunger from war was 147, including 89 children.
Israel made air jumps and announced a series of steps over the weekend, including a daily humanitarian break in three Gaza regions and a new safe corridor for aid convoys.
On Monday, July 28, Gaza’s Ministry of Health said 14 people had died in the past 24 hours from hunger and malnutrition.
The total death toll from hunger from war was 147, including 89 children, mostly in just the last few weeks.
The World Food Program (WFP) says 60 aid trucks have been delivered, but this number is still less than Gaza’s need.
“Sixty trucks are clearly not enough. So, our current target, every day, is to send 100 trucks to Gaza,” WFP Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe, Samer Abdel Jaber, told Reuters.
The WFP says nearly 470,000 people in Gaza are experiencing conditions such as hunger, with 90,000 women and children needing special nutritional care.
“I can’t say that in a week we will really be able to avoid risks. This must be something sustainable and measurable,” said Abdel Jaber.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said aid supplies would remain maintained, both as Israel was negotiating a ceasefire and fighting in Gaza.
The WFP says it has 170,000 metric tons of food in the region, outside of Gaza, which would be enough to feed the entire population over the next three months if it received permission to take it to the region.
COGAT, Israel’s military aid coordinating body, said more than 120 trucks were distributed in Gaza on Sunday, July 27, by the United Nations and international organizations.
However, several trucks that managed to enter Gaza were seized by desperate Palestinians, and some more by armed looting, witnesses said.
“Currently aid comes for those who are strong, who can run fast, who can push others, and grab a box or sack of flour. The chaos must be stopped and protection for the trucks must be given,” said Emad, 58, who once owned a wooden factory in Gaza City.
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Israel Says 120 Aid Trucks Entered Gaza on First Day of Pause
Israel announced Monday that more than 120 truckloads of humanitarian aid were successfully distributed across the Gaza Strip. The distribution followed Israel’s Sunday declaration of a “tactical pause” in fighting across parts of Gaza, during which secure corridors were promised for aid convoys. Israeli authorities urged humanitarian organizations to seize the opportunity to increase the flow of desperately needed food and essentials to the region. The Israeli government has strongly rejected accusations that it is intentionally obstructing aid, insisting that “hunger is not being used as a weapon” It remains unclear how long the tactical pause will last or whether it will be expanded.
Aid Access Expanded Amid Temporary Halt in Hostilities
The distribution followed Israel’s Sunday declaration of a “tactical pause” in fighting across parts of Gaza, during which secure corridors were promised for aid convoys. Israeli authorities urged humanitarian organizations to seize the opportunity to increase the flow of desperately needed food and essentials to the region.
According to COGAT—the Israeli defense body that manages civil operations in Palestinian territories—“over 120 trucks were collected and distributed yesterday by the U.N. and international organizations.” The agency also reported that 180 additional trucks crossed into Gaza and were currently awaiting pickup, along with several hundred others queued up for U.N. collection.
Israel, along with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, has also contributed to humanitarian relief via air-dropped supplies, though those deliveries have been limited in scale compared to land-based transport.
Humanitarian Needs Continue to Outpace Supply
Gaza, home to over two million Palestinians, has seen its humanitarian crisis deepen sharply since the escalation of the long-running conflict between Israel and Hamas—now in its 21st month. Prior to the hostilities, the territory relied on an average of 500 trucks daily to meet basic commercial and humanitarian needs.
In recent weeks, U.N. agencies have sounded the alarm over the risk of widespread famine, citing severely disrupted supply lines and a lack of safe access for aid workers. Global pressure has intensified, with international leaders and rights groups calling for a full ceasefire to allow large-scale relief operations.
Accusations and Defense Over Distribution Gaps
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has strongly rejected accusations that it is intentionally obstructing aid, insisting that “hunger is not being used as a weapon”. Officials instead point the finger at U.N. agencies, claiming logistical failures in retrieving and distributing the supplies that have already been delivered to crossing points.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), COGAT emphasized that the pace of humanitarian aid reaching civilians ultimately depends on the efficiency of aid organizations. “More consistent collection and distribution by U.N. agencies and international organizations equals more aid reaching those who need it most in Gaza,” the agency said.
A Fragile Window
While the tactical pause is a step toward addressing Gaza’s mounting humanitarian catastrophe, it remains unclear how long the lull will last or whether it will be expanded. For now, the international community is watching closely to see whether increased aid access can meaningfully alleviate suffering—or if deeper political and logistical challenges will continue to hinder relief efforts.