Jordan and UAE begin aid drops into Gaza as starvation continues

27 Jul 2025 • 10:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Israel announced daily 10-hour pauses in military operations and new aid corridors in parts of Gaza, effective from Sunday, to address the deepening humanitarian crisis.
  • The pauses will occur from 10 am to 8 pm in Al-Mawasi, central Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, with secure routes for aid convoys also established.
  • Jordan and the United Arab Emirates conducted their first aid air drop in months, delivering 25 tons of supplies, though 10 people were injured by falling boxes.
  • Despite these measures, Gaza health officials reported over 38 Palestinians killed in strikes from late Saturday into Sunday, including 23 seeking aid, and 17 killed waiting for aid trucks.
  • The UN welcomed the steps but stressed the need for a broader ceasefire, as dozens of Gazans, including 87 children, have died from malnutrition, bringing the total to 133.

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