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Why is Gaza aid cut?

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Gaza aid is being cut primarily due to Israel's decision to halve the number of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza, citing Hamas's delay in returning the bodies of Israeli hostages as a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The reduction is also linked to ongoing disputes and is seen as a form of sanction. Humanitarian agencies and the UN have called for more entry points and stress that current aid levels are far below what is needed.

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Israel halves Gaza aid convoys amid worsening humanitarian crisis

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  • Israel informs the UN it will halve the number of aid trucks allowed into Gaza. 12s
  • The new limit is set at 300 trucks per day, below humanitarian minimums. 15s
  • Israel also plans to curtail fuel and gas supplies to Gaza. 28s
  • The UN has 190,000 metric tons of aid waiting to enter Gaza. 1m 2s
  • Uncertainty surrounds how and when aid will reach Gaza under the new restrictions. 1m 12s
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Israel halves Gaza aid convoys amid worsening humanitarian crisis
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Al Jazeera
20 hours ago
Israel halves Gaza aid convoys amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Israel notifies the UN it will halve humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, citing sanctions related to the humanitarian agreement.

Israel restricts Gaza aid, says Hamas delaying return of hostage bodies
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CBC News
24 hours ago
Israel restricts Gaza aid, says Hamas delaying return of hostage bodies

Israel threatens to reduce aid, accusing Hamas of violating the truce by not returning the bodies of all 28 hostages.

Gaza aid remains stalled as desperation grows
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CBS News
1 day ago
Gaza aid remains stalled as desperation grows

Israeli officials keep the main delivery route closed, and aid agencies say the need for food and supplies is growing.

Aid chief reacts to reports of Israel curtailing Gaza aid
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CBS News
1 day ago
Aid chief reacts to reports of Israel curtailing Gaza aid

Associated Press reports Israel will cut aid by half because Hamas has not released the bodies of deceased hostages.

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