Two months ago, Israel shut all crossings to Gaza – preventing all goods, including food, fuel and medicines from entering - and later resumed its military offensive, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas. It said these steps were meant to put pressure on Hamas to release the hostages it still holds.

Israel has carried out daily strikes on Gaza since ending its ceasefire with Hamas last month, cutting off the territory’s 2 million Palestinians from all imports, including food and medicine, since the beginning of March.

Palestinians receive donated food at a distribution center in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.