Overview

• The Israeli army has called for evacuations across southern Gaza, excluding Al-Mawasi, designated as a humanitarian zone, ahead of a planned large-scale military offensive targeting Hamas.
• Israeli airstrikes have intensified, with over 200 sites targeted in 48 hours, including alleged Hamas command centers, leading to significant civilian casualties and displacement.
• A new aid mechanism, led by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, aims to distribute food packages to over a million Palestinians, but concerns persist over civilian safety and accessibility to distribution centers.
• The head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Jake Woods, has resigned, citing doubts about the feasibility of the aid plan while adhering to humanitarian principles.
• The UN has expressed concerns about the aid mechanism, warning that civilians may face risks accessing the distribution points in conflict zones.