Israel lets more aid trucks into Gaza
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On his trip to the United Kingdom over the weekend, President Trump announced the U.S. would be sending more aid to Gaza to help relieve the worsening famine. Israel also paused military operations in a number of places in Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis.
The UN's aid chief Tom Fletcher made the remarks as Israel began limited pauses in fighting in Gaza for 10 hours a day to address the humanitarian situation.
President Donald Trump says Hamas is reluctant to release the remaining hostages amid Israel's increase in humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza on Sunday.
This might be a tacit admission by the Israelis that they need to do more - but more likely the measures are a response to allies.
The U.N. says it’s unable to bring in enough aid to Gaza as it is hindered by Israeli restrictions and a breakdown of security.
Plus: Hundreds of people have been killed in recent weeks trying to reach food, mostly in mass shootings by Israeli soldiers.