Israel Approves Aid Drops into Gaza by Foreign Countries

Israel has given the "green light" for foreign countries to resume airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to army radio. The decision comes amid growing concerns about the humanitarian crisis.

Nine people have died from starvation in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 122, including 83 children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

Despite lifting the blockade in May, Israel maintains restrictions, claiming they are necessary to prevent supplies from reaching Hamas. UNICEF has treated 5,000 children for acute malnutrition in early July alone.

The head of the World Health Organization called the starvation in Gaza "man-made" due to restrictions on aid access. World Central Kitchen (WCK) has resumed operations in Gaza after a halt due to the deaths of its members in an Israeli strike.

However, airdropping aid is considered ineffective and dangerous. In a previous incident, five people were killed, and others drowned trying to collect supplies from the sea. Israel disputes food shortages, arguing that controlling distribution is necessary to prevent aid from reaching Hamas.