Israel to resume Gaza aid transfers via existing channels
Israel decided on Sunday to resume the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza through existing channels until a new mechanism is put in place, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on X, citing two senior Israeli officials.
NEW: Israeli Cabinet approves resuming immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza. My story on @axios https://t.co/mOv3rz0ENZ
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) May 18, 2025
Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid, which the group denies, and has blocked all aid to Gaza since March 2, demanding Hamas release all remaining hostages.
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