Israel allows food aid to enter Gaza after starting a new ground operation.

Israel announced today, Sunday, May 19, 2025, its decision to allow some food items to enter the Gaza Strip, in a step aimed at avoiding the worsening of the hunger crisis in the region.

This announcement came hours after the Israeli army declared the start of a wide-scale ground operation in the sector.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the decision aims to provide "a basic quantity of food" to the population in Gaza, according to Reuters.

It added that Israel will resume the entry of humanitarian aid through existing channels until a new mechanism for aid distribution is established.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army announced the start of a "wide-scale ground operation" in the north and south of Gaza, named "Operation Gadolun," as part of the ongoing military attack in the sector.

In a related context, the Israeli Prime Minister announced his openness to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, on the condition of excluding Hamas from the sector and making Gaza a demilitarized zone.

He emphasized that the ongoing negotiations in Doha aim to reach an agreement ensuring the release of hostages, while stressing the necessity of implementing a regional plan to end the fighting.

The Israeli army intensified its strikes on Gaza on March 18, following a temporary halt to military operations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States.

A global hunger observatory warned that around half a million people in Gaza are at risk of famine, as military operations resumed after a hiatus.

While Israeli officials negotiated with Hamas in Doha, these talks did not lead to any significant progress, despite international support for seeking a ceasefire agreement.

Israel had blocked aid from entering Gaza since March, making the humanitarian situation in the sector more complex.