Israel ended a truce in Gaza in March, hoping to break Hamas. The move has heightened suffering for Palestinians but achieved few, if any, Israeli goals.

Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday. At least 77 were killed over the past 24 hours, most while seeking food.

JERUSALEM/GAZA, July 27 (Reuters) - Israel on Sunday announced a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and new aid corridors as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates airdropped supplies into the enclave, where images of starving Palestinians have alarmed the world.

Saudi Arabia has clearly stated that it will not normalize relations with Israel until a Palestinian state is established and the war in Gaza ends. The declaration was made by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a press briefing in New York after attending a high-level international conference.

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Since Israel’s offensive led to a security breakdown in Gaza that has made it nearly impossible to safely deliver food to starving Palestinians, much of the limited aid entering is being hoarded by ga

The Israeli military has halted operations in three parts of the region for 10 hours each day and will create new permanent routes for aid deliveries, it said. It will also resume airdrops of food.

Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel’s blockade and military offensive following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.