The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump took a new step aimed at imposing restrictions on federal funding allocated to states by updating a memorandum issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The update includes stricter rules requiring states not to support any efforts to boycott or restrict relations with Israel, with any state taking such actions threatened with the loss of relief funds totaling $1.9 billion.

Under the new memorandum, states applying for funding must commit to not supporting or implementing any measures that boycott Israeli companies or those dealing with Israel, as part of the conditions for obtaining disaster and emergency funding. This comes in the context of the Trump administration's attempt to exert political influence over the domestic policies of states, particularly regarding their stance on Israel.

In a subsequent development, official data showed the Trump administration retracting its previous position, as the policy stating that states must affirm not to sever trade relations with Israeli companies to be eligible for funding was removed from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's website. Homeland Security spokesperson Trisha McLoughlin confirmed that "federal emergency management grants are not affected by critical political policies, but remain governed by current law and policy."

In another context, the Palestinian territories have been experiencing unprecedented escalation since October 7, 2023, by the Israeli occupation, supported by the U.S. administration, as occupation forces carry out a genocide in Gaza, including killing, destruction, starvation, and forced displacement, ignoring international calls and judicial orders to stop the aggression.

The massacres have resulted in the martyrdom of more than 210,000 Palestinians, including children and women, and injuries to tens of thousands, in addition to hundreds missing, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands from their homes, amid a famine that has claimed many lives, all while there is a troubling international silence and disregard for just humanitarian and legal demands.

The coordinator of the Israeli occupation government's activities announced today, Tuesday, that the security and political cabinet has approved allowing some goods into the Gaza Strip, with the aim of facilitating trade and improving humanitarian conditions in the besieged area.

According to the decision, the entry of goods will be conducted through a new mechanism limited to a specific category of traders, with adherence to strict security conditions and precise assessments to ensure they are not used for military or security purposes by the occupation.

The goods permitted for entry include basic food items, baby food, fruits and vegetables, in addition to hygiene supplies, with payment to be made only through bank transfers, without any direct cash transactions.

The statement confirmed that all shipments will be subject to strict inspections by the border crossings authority, as part of the security measures adopted by the occupation authorities, to ensure that prohibited or unlicensed materials are not smuggled into the area.

This step comes as part of the occupation's efforts to ease the blockade imposed on Gaza, despite the continued restrictions on other types of goods, amid escalating tensions and security events in the region.

The Israeli occupation continues its aggression on the Gaza Strip for the 669th day, amidst tragic humanitarian conditions, with ongoing mass killings and systematic starvation threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents, especially children and women who are suffering from severe shortages of food and clean drinking water. UNICEF confirmed that the rate of child fatalities in Gaza is 28 children per day, a terrifying number that reflects the scale of the humanitarian disaster worsening day by day.

The numbers of victims are rising alarmingly, with the number of martyrs since the onset of aggression on October 7, 2023, reaching approximately 60,939, the majority of whom are children and women, while more than 150,027 people have been injured. Medical sources confirm that rescue teams are unable to reach many besieged areas, amidst ongoing random shelling on residential areas and aid distribution centers, despite the occupation's claims of providing "safe corridors."

With a complete closure of crossings and the prevention of aid entry, diseases have spread, and new deaths have been recorded due to malnutrition and hunger, with the Gaza Health Ministry announcing the death of five people due to hunger and malnutrition, raising the number of victims to 180 martyrs, including 93 children. International organizations have warned of a severe water crisis, as about 90% of the population in the Strip suffers from a lack of access to safe drinking water.

On the 141st day of the resumption of aggression after the collapse of the ceasefire, a large number of citizens were martyred and injured while gathering near aid distribution centers, despite the occupation's claims of "safe corridors." The Health Ministry reported that the number of martyrs since the start of the aggression has exceeded 60,939, with more than 150,027 injured, while rescue teams remain unable to save many trapped under the rubble.

In a serious development, it was announced that nurse Oday Nahid Al-Qur'an was martyred after aid boxes fell on him while attempting to distribute them, and young man Mahmoud Jawad Al-Dura from Al-Bureij camp was martyred due to a previous injury. The numbers of civilian casualties continue to rise, with ongoing shelling on residential areas and relief centers, where three citizens were martyred and others injured in shelling targeting northwest Gaza, and a child was injured by gunfire from a drone east of Deir al-Balah.

In a related context, the Health Ministry recorded new deaths due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, with intestinal viruses spreading that threaten to exacerbate the health crisis, amidst a shortage of medicines and treatments due to the blockade imposed on the Strip. It confirmed that the number of victims from aid distribution operations has exceeded a thousand martyrs, with more than 7,000 injured since the end of May.

In an international report, UNICEF stated that the rate of child fatalities in Gaza is 28 children per day, a terrifying number equivalent to an entire classroom of children being lost daily due to shelling, hunger, and diseases. The United Nations indicated that more than 1,500 people have been martyred while trying to obtain food since May, as the occupation has turned distribution points into military targets.

In a political context, Hebrew media reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is moving towards implementing a plan for a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip, supported by pressure from the far-right, despite opposition from some military leaders, as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir canceled his visit to Washington. Netanyahu intends to present the occupation plan during the upcoming cabinet session, amidst reports of U.S. approval to expand military operations, with a report indicating that former U.S. President Donald Trump gave Netanyahu the green light to launch a wide operation in Gaza.

Israeli military efforts to expand operations continue, with ongoing field escalation, as Israeli officials confirmed that the government is considering multiple options, including a full incursion, despite warnings that this could lead to the deaths of many detainees and complicate the humanitarian situation in the Strip.

Occupation forces stormed the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, closing several entrances and main roads, amid violent clashes between Palestinian youths and the occupation forces, resulting in the injury of four Palestinians during the storming of the eastern area of the city, just before settlers prepared to storm the "Joseph's Tomb" site in the same area. Settlers promote that the remains of the prophet Joseph, son of Jacob, peace be upon them, were brought from Egypt and buried in this place, but archaeologists have denied the validity of this narrative, confirming that the site is only a few centuries old and is actually the tomb of a Muslim sheikh named Yusuf Dweikat.

In the northern part of Ramallah, settlers attacked the town of Turmus Ayya early on Monday, burning an agricultural facility and fruit trees, and writing racist slogans on the walls. The United Nations confirmed that it documented at least 24 attacks carried out by settlers against Palestinians over the course of a week, resulting in injuries and material damage. Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, clarified that the violence of the occupation and settlers against Palestinians continues unabated in the West Bank.

In a related context, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced the martyrdom of the young man Yusuf Al-Amir during the siege of an agricultural facility in the town of Qabatiya south of Jenin, while settlers resumed the bulldozing of Palestinian lands in the village of Umm al-Khair in Masafer Yatta south of Hebron. Palestinian vehicles were also subjected to attacks by settlers in various areas of the West Bank.

In the context of displacement, a Palestinian human rights organization warned of soft displacement and silent cleansing practiced by Israel against Bedouin communities in the northern Jordan Valley, calling for international protection for civilians in the area. It pointed out that the assaults are not random but part of a systematic policy aimed at dismantling the social and economic structure of Palestinians in the Jordan Valley, which constitutes about 30% of the area of the West Bank and includes approximately 70,000 people who rely on agriculture and sheep farming as their main source of livelihood.

Hassan Malihat, the general supervisor of the Bader Organization for the Defense of Bedouin Rights, reported that the number of Bedouin communities in the West Bank reaches 212, of which 64 have been displaced, with around 9,000 displaced individuals. The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission confirmed that the occupation and settlers carried out 1,821 assaults in July, resulting in the martyrdom of four Palestinians, while assaults have escalated since the beginning of October, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,013 Palestinians and injuries to about 7,000, in addition to the arrest of more than 18,500.

In the context of the ongoing war on Gaza, Israel, with American support, is waging a genocidal war that has left hundreds of thousands of martyrs and wounded, most of whom are children and women, with more than 9,000 missing, hundreds of thousands displaced, and famine threatening the lives of many.

Channel 14 reported that Benjamin Netanyahu's government has approved a military plan that includes a complete ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, along with assassination operations targeting Hamas leaders abroad, following the definitive failure of prisoner exchange negotiations. According to Hebrew sources, the Israeli security cabinet is expected to hold a crucial session this week to discuss a plan aimed at militarily subjugating Gaza and completely eliminating Hamas, including the assassination of its leaders inside and outside the territory.

In the context of escalation, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Occupation Army, Eyal Zamir, toured the city of Gaza to inspect the fighting forces of the 162nd Division, and issued clear threats to Hamas leadership abroad, confirming that they are not safe from danger. Zamir stated: "I expect that we will know in the coming days whether we will be able to reach a partial agreement for the release of the prisoners, or if we will continue fighting without pause."

He pointed to the achievements made by the Israeli army as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots, saying: "You have achieved remarkable and unprecedented accomplishments in crushing the enemy and destroying Hamas's infrastructure above and below ground." He noted that the war will continue, and operations will adapt to the changing reality in a way that serves Israel's interests, with operational flexibility allowing for precise offensive operations based on intelligence, targeting Hamas systematically until the set objectives are achieved.

Zamir confirmed that clearing the contact lines in the areas controlled by the occupation in Gaza has created a security space that allows for operational opportunities, including strong defense of settlements and the ability to carry out multiple offensive operations. He explained that the military effort relies on intelligence, accuracy in fire, and maneuvering, aiming to reduce the depletion of Israeli forces and avoid falling into Hamas traps.

In the context of the political situation, Maariv newspaper indicated that Israel is facing a critical situation in recent days, as the imbalance at the political level leads to one of its largest strategic failures, especially in achieving its goals of releasing the fifty hostages and removing Hamas from Gaza. It clarified that the Israeli army has two plans to continue fighting, including surrounding the city of Gaza and intensifying air and naval bombardment, targeting buildings and areas in the city with heavy fire.

The report also indicated that the Mossad is avoiding dealing with Hamas abroad and is making little effort regarding the "Hamas abroad" issue, which has forced the Shin Bet to establish a special unit to confront the movement outside Palestine, which is unusual. Sources confirmed that Hamas leaders considered targets for assassination continue to move freely throughout the Middle East and Europe, posing a significant challenge for Israel in executing decisive operations across all fronts.

In conclusion, sources emphasized that Tel Aviv needs responsible leadership, professional decisions, and the execution of decisive operations in the military and political field to ensure the achievement of its goals in confronting Hamas and beyond.

A prominent lawmaker in the coalition of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged the German government to consider imposing sanctions on Israel, including a partial suspension of arms exports or freezing a political agreement at the European Union level, if there are no tangible improvements in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Ziemetie Mahler, deputy leader of the parliamentary bloc of the Social Democratic Party, stated that Israel's claims of having no restrictions on aid provided to Gaza are "unconvincing," emphasizing the need for practical steps if the situation does not improve soon.

Mahler, whose party joined a coalition with the conservatives led by Merz this year, noted in a message to party deputies after returning from a trip to Israel with Foreign Minister Johan Wadivol last week that the Israeli government would not move much without international pressure.

She clarified that "recognition of the Palestinian state should not be off the table," considering that sanctions could be a means to pressure Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Mahler's statements reflect a shift in the German discourse towards Israel, although this shift has not yet translated into tangible political changes, according to informed sources.

Since the onset of the genocide on October 7, 2023, Israel has been committing the crime of starvation against Gaza, tightening its measures on March 2, by closing all crossings to humanitarian, relief, and medical aid, leading to widespread famine.

The ongoing Israeli war, supported by the United States, has resulted in over 210,000 Palestinian martyrs and wounded, the majority of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing persons, hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals, and famine that has claimed many lives.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced that approximately 28 children are martyred daily in the Gaza Strip as a result of ongoing bombing and starvation imposed by Israeli occupation forces for more than 660 days. The organization confirmed that children in the region are suffering from death due to bombing, malnutrition, hunger, and a lack of essential aid and vital services.

UNICEF pointed out that the rate of child martyrdom is equivalent to the size of one classroom daily, reflecting the magnitude of the humanitarian disaster that children in Gaza are experiencing. It emphasized that children are in urgent need of food, water, medicine, and protection, but most importantly, there is an immediate need for a ceasefire to save their lives.

The organization explained that more than 1,500 people have been martyred in the region since May, while trying to obtain food or at aid distribution points controlled by occupation forces, or along the routes used by the United Nations to transport aid. It confirmed that children and women are the most vulnerable in these harsh conditions.

In a related context, the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the death toll of those waiting for aid due to occupation gunfire has reached 1,422 martyrs, in addition to more than 10,000 injured since May 27. It noted that more than 150 people have died due to famine and malnutrition as a result of the ongoing blockade and the war of starvation waged by Israel against the population of the region.

The ongoing Israeli aggression, supported by the United States, since October 7, 2023, has resulted in the deaths of more than 60,199 martyrs and injuries to more than 150,000, with hundreds of thousands displaced, in addition to hundreds missing. The war has left a huge number of children and women among the victims and has led to famine that has claimed many lives, completely destroying the infrastructure.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed a horrifying toll of the number of children who have been martyred in the Gaza Strip, where approximately 28 children are killed daily as a result of the ongoing Israeli aggression for more than a year and a half, coinciding with a suffocating blockade and a severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions. The organization explained that children in Gaza face death due to bombardment, malnutrition, hunger, and a lack of vital aid and services, amid the continued aggression aimed at systematically destroying humanitarian infrastructure.

UNICEF pointed out that the daily killing rate of children is equivalent to the size of an entire classroom, a figure that reflects the magnitude of the humanitarian disaster that children in the sector are experiencing. The organization confirmed that children are in urgent need of food, water, medicine, and protection, emphasizing the necessity of an immediate ceasefire to save what remains of the lives of children and civilians. It affirmed that the continuation of the aggression directly threatens children's lives and increases their daily suffering.

In a related context, the United Nations reported that more than 1,500 people have been martyred since the beginning of May, while attempting to obtain food or at aid distribution points controlled by the occupying forces, which deliberately target them repeatedly. It stated that the toll of martyrs since the beginning of the occupation's aid distribution through the "Gaza Aid Foundation" has reached 1,516 Palestinians, in addition to more than 10,067 injured, as a result of the continuous gunfire from the occupation army on those waiting for aid, according to data from the Ministry of Health in Gaza.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the number of deaths due to the policy of starvation has risen to 180 Palestinians, including 93 children, after five people died within 24 hours due to malnutrition. Additionally, 22 Palestinians were martyred, including 10 aid seekers, and others were injured since dawn on Monday due to the occupation's bombardment of various areas in the sector, amid the ongoing genocide war waged by the occupation against the Palestinians.

Areas in western Rafah and the central sector were bombed by occupation aircraft, targeting homes, civilian gatherings, and aid seekers, resulting in martyrs and injuries. In the latest attacks, six Palestinians were martyred and fifty others were injured among those waiting for American aid near the distribution center at the Netzarim axis, raising the number of victims in that area since dawn to eight martyrs.

Three Palestinians were also martyred and others were injured in an Israeli bombardment targeting a gathering of civilians east of the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, while the toll of martyrs since the beginning of the aggression on October 7, 2023, has reached 13 martyrs in scattered attacks on the sector. In Gaza City, four Palestinians were martyred in a bombardment targeting a gathering of civilians in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood.

Since the beginning of the aggression, Israel continues to commit acts of genocide, with a clear escalation in the starvation policy it has imposed since the beginning of March, as it closed all crossings to humanitarian and medical aid, leading to the spread of famine and reaching its indicators to "catastrophic" levels.

These crimes, supported by the United States, have resulted in more than 210,000 Palestinians being either martyred or injured, the majority of whom are children and women, in addition to more than 9,000 missing persons, and hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals, amid the ongoing blockade and escalation that threatens the lives of the population daily and increases the suffering of the Palestinian people in the sector.

On Monday, Canada announced its success in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by air, in a move that reflects its commitment to assisting the Palestinian people amid the difficult humanitarian conditions in the region.

This was stated in a joint statement issued by Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Defense Minister David McGuinty, which confirmed that the aid reached the region via a military transport aircraft of the "CC-130J Hercules" model belonging to the Canadian Armed Forces.

The statement noted that the Canadian aircraft dropped approximately 10,000 kilograms of aid to the region, including essential food and medical supplies to address the worsening humanitarian crisis.

The statement emphasized that humanitarian organizations face significant challenges in delivering supplies overland due to the ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli government, which hinder relief efforts and increase the suffering of the population in Gaza.

It stressed that "preventing the delivery of aid is a violation of international humanitarian law and must end immediately," calling on the international community to intervene to stop these violations and facilitate the delivery of aid to those in need.

Since the onset of the genocide on October 7, 2023, Israeli occupation crimes against Palestinians in Gaza have continued, with Israel closing all crossings to humanitarian, relief, and medical aid since March 2, leading to widespread famine and catastrophic levels of indicators.

These crimes, supported by the United States, have resulted in over 210,000 Palestinians being killed or injured, with more than 9,000 missing, in addition to hundreds of thousands displaced, and famine claiming the lives of many innocents, especially children and women.

A Palestinian human rights organization has warned of the Israeli occupation's escalation of its policies in the West Bank, particularly in the northern Jordan Valley, where soft displacement and silent cleansing operations are being carried out against Bedouin communities. The Bader Organization for the Defense of Bedouin Rights confirmed that the area is witnessing a serious escalation as part of a series of violations perpetrated by the occupation forces and settler militias, aimed at dismantling the social and economic structure of the Palestinians there.

The organization explained that the assaults include poisoning livestock, which has led to the death of many animals, and releasing cows and livestock into Palestinian agricultural lands, causing crop damage, in addition to demolishing homes and assaults on houses and their residents. The statement indicated that these policies are not random but part of a systematic plan aimed at expelling the Palestinian population from the area.

The Jordan Valley constitutes about 30 percent of the area of the West Bank and is home to approximately 70,000 people. It is one of the most important agricultural and pastoral areas, where hundreds of families rely on sheep farming and agriculture as their primary source of livelihood. The organization confirmed that recent settlement practices specifically target livestock, water sources, and natural pastures, aiming to create an environment that drives away the Palestinian population.

In statements to Anadolu, Hassan Mlihath, the general supervisor of the organization, stated that the number of Bedouin communities in the West Bank reaches 212, of which 64 have been displaced, with about 9,000 individuals displaced. He called for the deployment of permanent international observers to the area to protect civilians and for independent international investigations into the crimes of settlers there.

In a related context, the Palestinian Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission announced that the occupation forces and settlers carried out more than two thousand assaults in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, during July, resulting in the deaths of four Palestinians, and assaults that led to the injury of about 7,000 others, and the arrest of more than 18,500. Settlers also attempted to establish 18 new settlement outposts and study structural plans for the benefit of settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

Amid the escalation of aggression, the occupation forces and their settler allies continue their killing and destruction operations, as the genocide in Gaza since the beginning of October 2023 has left more than 210,000 Palestinians dead or injured, with hundreds of thousands displaced, and famine claiming many lives, amidst complete international disregard for calls and court orders to stop the aggression.

Israeli media reports stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to call the Security Cabinet to meet on Tuesday to discuss support for a "full invasion" of the Gaza Strip, where the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" quoted officials close to Netanyahu as saying that the matter is settled and that the government seeks to implement this plan, and if Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir does not agree, he will be asked to resign.

A source told CNN that the military establishment opposes the expansion of ground operations in areas where hostages are believed to be held, fearing for their safety, which raises significant concern among the families of soldiers and Palestinian parents alike. A group of Israeli soldiers' mothers criticized the statements regarding the expansion of operations, warning that it could be deadly for both hostages and soldiers, and the Palestinian Authority called on the international community to intervene to stop the escalation.

In a related context, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar confirmed that the government's intention behind expanding the military campaign is to bring all hostages back and to see an end to this war after the failure of partial negotiations. However, there is ambiguity regarding the extent to which the government's approach aligns with the plan of the U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wietkoff, who confirmed that his goal is to end the war and bring all hostages back, not to expand it.

Wietkoff had spent three days with the families of the hostages, and they conveyed to him that the only solution is to end the war and bring all hostages back, emphasizing that those who abandon that responsibility will bear the consequences. He pointed out that the U.S. envoy's plan includes bringing everyone home at the same time, and that someone will be blamed if the hostages are not returned alive.

In a related context, the "Hamas" movement published photos of two hostages, which caused widespread shock in Israel, where Netanyahu considered that the photos show that Hamas does not want a deal and is using terror propaganda to achieve its goals. In contrast, the forum supporting the rights of prisoners warned that the Israeli government is preparing for the biggest deception, and that claims of freeing hostages through military victory are nothing but lies and public deception.

The forum called for Israel and "Hamas" to commit to bringing the hostages back home and to stop the military escalation, emphasizing that the solution lies in ending the war and rebuilding Israel afterward.

The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that former U.S. President Donald Trump granted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu direct approval to carry out a violent military operation against the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), in a move that reflects an unprecedented escalation in the U.S. stance towards the sector.

The newspaper noted that political and security circles in Tel Aviv and Washington agree that Hamas does not show a genuine desire to reach a ceasefire deal and is continuing to escalate, which has led the occupation to consider broad military options.

While the security cabinet (the cabinet) has not held its meeting, despite the release of videos showing occupation soldiers captured by the resistance, close associates of Netanyahu confirmed that discussions are ongoing about continuing the military escalation, and that a decision has already been made for a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip and to resolve the battle with Hamas.

The newspaper quoted sources close to the Israeli Prime Minister that the recent statements may be part of a negotiating tactic aimed at pressuring Hamas and the resistance in the sector, in an attempt to force them to retreat or make concessions.

According to officials, the occupation army seeks to completely occupy the sector, focusing on areas where hostages are believed to be held, in an attempt to completely eliminate the armed resistance.

Information reveals that the occupation army has been unable during the ongoing war for more than a year and a half to determine the locations of its soldiers held captive by the resistance, and many attempts to free them have failed, complicating the field situation.

In a related context, officials indicated that there is opposition within the army to expanding operations in the sector, and that the crisis between the political and military levels is escalating, with the possibility that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir may have to consider resigning if things continue this way, as they said: If this is not suitable for the Chief of Staff, he should resign.

Israeli officials said on Monday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has definitively decided to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, with the expansion of military operations supported by a green light from the U.S., aiming to recover the prisoners believed to be held by Hamas in certain areas. Channel "12" reported that the decision has been officially made, and Israel will begin implementing the comprehensive occupation plan for the sector.

Sources clarified that Netanyahu confirmed that Hamas would not release any of the prisoners without complete surrender, and that Israel would not back down from its position, noting that Israeli forces would fight in areas they had avoided in recent months, including camps in the center of the sector, with the aim of imposing full control over the region.

In a related context, the official Hebrew broadcasting authority reported that ministers who spoke with Netanyahu said that he decided to expand the scope of the military operation despite disagreements within the security establishment, emphasizing that the goal is to fully occupy the sector to ultimately defeat Hamas. The authority indicated that Netanyahu used the phrase "occupation of the sector" as a strategic objective of the operation during his discussions with the ministers.

The newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" reported that senior officials in Netanyahu's circle stated that "the goal is a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip," with plans to carry out military operations in the areas where the hostages are held, aiming to free them or impose control over them. The newspaper noted that unnamed sources confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump granted Netanyahu the green light to launch a wide-ranging military operation against Hamas, as part of mutual understandings between Israel and the United States.

Sources claimed that there is an agreement between Israel and the United States that Hamas is not currently seeking to reach a peace agreement, and that military escalation is the only option to achieve Israeli objectives in the region. This development comes amid rising tensions and Israeli preparations for a large-scale operation in the sector, in an attempt to end Hamas's influence permanently.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a statement warning U.S. states and cities that they will not receive funding designated for natural disaster preparedness if they choose to boycott Israeli companies. The agency clarified that the grant conditions require beneficiaries to affirm that they will not sever their business ties with Israeli companies specifically, in order to ensure receipt of the funding.

The agency noted that this condition applies to over $1.9 billion in funding, which is typically used to cover costs for search and rescue equipment, salaries for emergency managers, backup power systems, and other related expenses. This action is part of the Trump administration's attempt to strengthen its political stance by directly using federal funding to support policies that align with its interests, particularly regarding Israel.

In a related context, the agency revealed its intention to ask states to spend part of the federal counter-terrorism funds to assist the government in apprehending immigrants, reflecting the U.S. administration's trends in utilizing funding to support its political and security priorities.

In another development, voices within the Democratic Party have begun to express their dissatisfaction with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, especially in light of the escalating war on the Gaza Strip, which threatens to reshape the historical relationship between the party and Israel. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the department will enforce anti-discrimination laws and policies, including those related to the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which the U.S. government considers anti-Semitic.

In a related context, a legal report from the University of Pennsylvania indicated that at least 34 states have laws or policies against the boycott movement, reflecting increasing government support for the government's stance on the boycott movement, divestment from it, and imposing sanctions on Israel. The agency clarified that major cities, such as New York, are set to receive funding of up to $92.2 million from the counter-terrorism program, based on the agency's assessments of security risks in densely populated areas.

Israeli media reports on Monday evening indicated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip, with the aim of occupying the entire territory, ahead of a government meeting scheduled for Tuesday that is expected to determine the fate of the ongoing military operation. Although no official decision has been issued, a senior Israeli official confirmed that "the decision has been made" and that Israel will occupy the territory, while other reports suggest that the statements may be part of negotiation tactics to pressure Hamas.

The official stated that Hamas "will not release more hostages without complete surrender, and Netanyahu's government will not back down." He added that "if we do not act now, the hostages will die of hunger, and Gaza will remain under Hamas control." Channels 12 and 13 indicated that a decision to expand the war could be made during this week, and that the government is moving towards resolving the war and recovering the hostages.

In a related context, the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" reported that U.S. President Donald Trump gave Netanyahu the "green light" to initiate a military operation against Hamas, with an agreement between Israel and Washington that Hamas does not wish to reach a peace agreement. Israel and Hamas are working on preparing negotiation files for a comprehensive deal to end the war, while Netanyahu is holding meetings to consider future options.

The newspaper quoted officials close to Netanyahu as saying that Israel is heading towards a "complete occupation of the Gaza Strip" with the aim of "defeating Hamas," with the possibility of conducting operations in areas where Israeli hostages are believed to be located, which may mean Israel abandoning the idea of returning the hostages alive. It noted that there is pressure from right-wing ministers to completely occupy the territory, despite warnings from the Israeli army that this could endanger the hostages and lead to a prolonged war of attrition.

At the same time, Netanyahu promised Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that if no agreement is reached, he would agree to a "symbolic annexation" of Gaza's borders, despite the Israeli army's opposition to this option, which could endanger the lives of the hostages and require long-term military management. The government is considering three main options: a complete occupation of the territory, imposing a tight military blockade on the central areas, or reaching a comprehensive deal, with expectations that Netanyahu may lean towards combining the last two options to increase pressure on Hamas.

Military leaders consider a severe blockade to be an effective pressure tool, yet increasing international opposition, especially with growing recognition of the State of Palestine, places constraints on the possibilities of full military expansion, which could threaten the lives of the hostages and entail significant political and military costs for Israel.

On July 28, Israeli occupation forces, accompanied by a military bulldozer, stormed the lands of the village of Um Al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, with the aim of expanding the Carmel settlement on confiscated land. During the confrontation, settler Yinon Levi shot martyr Auda Al-Hathalin, who was away from the confrontation, and he was martyred by his bullets despite the event being documented by cameras. The Israeli court refused to charge him and quickly released him, claiming self-defense.

Despite the evidence and videos showing the mistreatment of the residents by the occupation forces and the assault by the settler on civilians, Israeli campaigns attempted to exonerate Levi, describing him as a hero who defended his life from a Palestinian attack, claiming that Palestinians were the ones who initiated the assault, and that his actions were a natural reaction. Knesset member Tzvi Sukot described Levi as a "hero," claiming that justice was served after his release, while another deputy incited the killing of Palestinians, asserting that the weapon was for the protection of settlers.

In contrast, Israeli organizations and witnesses attempted to expose the lies, confirming that Auda Al-Hathalin, who was unarmed, was martyred by Levi's bullets because he was defending his land and dignity, and that the videos clearly show the brutality of the killing process. The organization "Rabbis for Human Rights" confirmed that Levi, who has a history of violence against Palestinians, killed Auda in cold blood, and that Israel legitimizes violence against Palestinians and promotes its goals through their expulsion and the seizure of their lands.

Knesset member Ofer Cassif confirmed that Levi's release reflects a discriminatory judicial system, where Palestinians are treated under military laws, while settlers are exempt from punishment, reflecting a system that institutionalizes discrimination and encourages impunity, especially in conflict areas. Previous documentation shows Levi's involvement in violent assaults and demolition operations, and he is working to implement ethnic cleansing plans in Gaza and the West Bank.

The research director at the organization "B'Tselem" confirmed that Levi is one of the leaders of the settlers in southern Hebron, and that he seeks to displace Palestinians and implement ethnic cleansing policies, and that international sanctions against him were limited and lifted after Trump's return to power. The Israeli judiciary, despite clear evidence, quickly released Levi and refused to extend his house arrest, claiming that the suspicions were weak and that he acted in self-defense, despite video documentation showing the opposite.

Human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, condemned the killing of Auda Al-Hathalin, describing the incident as a brutal tragedy, and called for an independent international investigation, especially since Auda was a human rights activist and a father of three children, who had received threats before his martyrdom. Documentation shows that Levi threatened him with his gun and that he targeted him deliberately, in the context of the displacement and ethnic cleansing policies implemented by Israel.

Many testimonies confirm that the Israeli justice system discriminates between Palestinians and settlers, where Palestinians are punished with harsh penalties, while settlers are quickly released, reflecting judicial and security complicity that legitimizes violence and encourages impunity. According to experts, these policies institutionalize a system that threatens the lives of Palestinians and undermines their rights, leading to the continuation of violations and crimes against them without accountability.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned today, Monday, the visit made by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, to the "Ariel" settlement built on the lands of Palestinian citizens in the middle of the occupied West Bank. The ministry confirmed that this visit, along with the inciting statements made by Johnson calling for the annexation of the West Bank, represents a flagrant violation of international law and international legitimacy resolutions.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry pointed out that these statements clearly contradict the announced U.S. position on settlement and settler assaults, considering that such positions encourage the continuation of settlement crimes and the confiscation of Palestinian lands, and weaken the regional and international efforts made to stop the war and violence and achieve calm in the region.

The ministry clarified that settlement in all its forms is illegal and constitutes a major obstacle to the implementation of the two-state solution principle and the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the occupied Palestinian territories. It affirmed that the continuation of settlement threatens the chances of establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, and enhances the state of escalation and tension in the region.

In a related context, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry emphasized that Johnson's visit and his inciting statements reflect a clear intention to change the legal and historical status in the Palestinian territories, and constitute an assault on the rights of the Palestinian people, contradicting the efforts of the international community to achieve peace and stability in the region.

Medical sources in hospitals in the Gaza Strip reported that the death toll since dawn today has reached 56 martyrs, including 27 aid seekers who were waiting to receive essential humanitarian supplies. The Ministry of Health in the Strip confirmed that hospitals recorded the death of 6 Palestinians in the past 24 hours due to starvation and malnutrition, including an infant and five adults, amid the ongoing blockade imposed on the Strip.

The Ministry of Health and international humanitarian organizations warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the shortage of food and medical supplies, which threatens the lives of thousands of Palestinians, especially those waiting for aid. Sources indicated that three Palestinians were martyred in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in Deir al-Balah this morning, while occupation aircraft bombed the eastern areas of Gaza City, including the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, while occupation forces opened fire on the Al-Bureij camp in the center of the Strip.

In a related context, Palestinians mourned the bodies of several martyrs, including children, who were martyred yesterday evening by the fire of the occupation forces near the aid center in the Zikim area in northern Gaza Strip, through official and popular ceremonies at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The Ministry of Health had announced last Saturday that the death toll of those waiting for aid had reached 1,422 dead, and more than 10,000 injuries since the beginning of the aggression on May 27.

The ministry clarified that the toll of Israeli extermination since October 7, 2023, has reached 60,933 dead and 150,027 injured, continuing the policy of killing and destruction carried out by the occupation forces against Palestinian civilians. According to the daily report from the Ministry of Health, the toll of victims among aid seekers in the past 24 hours reached about 29 dead and 300 injuries, with ongoing gunfire directed at Palestinians gathering near distribution centers to receive aid, leaving them between dying of hunger or bullets.

In light of this escalation, Palestinians are facing a catastrophic humanitarian situation, as their suffering worsens day by day, amid the ongoing Israeli aggression that threatens the lives of all and increases the suffering of Palestinian families, especially those waiting for essential humanitarian aid to survive.

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz highlighted the acknowledgment by the president of the Jewish organization "J Street," Jeremy Ben-Ami, that what is happening in the Gaza Strip is genocide, which represents an important development in the discourse of one of the leading liberal Zionist organizations in the United States. Ben-Ami wrote in an email post that it was difficult to defend the description of the massacres in Gaza as genocide, but he later became convinced that international courts would one day prove that Israel violated the International Genocide Convention.

Ben-Ami clarified that he would no longer argue with those who describe what is happening in Gaza as genocide, acknowledging that this description has become unavoidable, especially since he had previously refrained from doing so due to the weight that the word genocide carries for the Jewish people, particularly as the son of a Holocaust survivor. He added that the victim identity that Israel has built over generations now fuels its denial of genocide in Gaza, a recognition that carries significant implications for the changing stance within liberal Jewish circles.

This acknowledgment came days after Ben-Ami appeared on the program "Save the World," where he debated journalist Mehdi Hasan, who tried to persuade him to describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, but Ben-Ami repeatedly rejected this, despite Hasan citing international law. According to Haaretz, no major Jewish group has reached this extent in addressing the issue of genocide, as some progressive groups like "Jewish Voices for Peace" and "If Not Now" have been using this term for a long time, but Ben-Ami's statement is the most explicit from a prominent Jewish leader.

Ben-Ami noted that the losses caused by the war in Gaza were devastating, describing the destruction of infrastructure, the deprivation of food and basic necessities for the population, and the forced displacement of civilians as heinous acts. He wrote that the stigma of this act will remain etched in the memory of the Jewish people forever, as many have remained completely silent about what is happening, adding a moral and humanitarian dimension to the events in the region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement issued by the Kremlin. The details of the call's content or the topics discussed were not disclosed.

It is noteworthy that this is the second phone call between the two leaders in days, as their last meeting was on July 28, where they discussed the situation in the Middle East, including Syria and Iran, as part of the coordination efforts between Moscow and Tel Aviv.

These communications come amid rising regional tensions, as both Russia and Israel seek to maintain stability in the area, especially with the ongoing security and political challenges facing the concerned countries.

No additional statements regarding the content of the call have been issued by the Kremlin or Netanyahu's office, but diplomatic sources indicate that the phone meetings are part of efforts to enhance dialogue and avoid escalation in the region.

Hebrew media reports have revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently considering a military option to retrieve the remaining Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, as diplomatic efforts to achieve this have stalled. An Israeli official told ABC News that the government is moving towards expanding military operations in the region, using force to achieve this goal.

The Israeli official indicated that there is an increasing consensus within the Israeli cabinet that Hamas is not interested in reaching an agreement, and that the military solution is the only option left. He explained that Netanyahu has proposed expanding military operations, considering it the only way to free the hostages, given the ongoing failure to reach diplomatic understandings.

In a related context, the official confirmed that there is ongoing dialogue between Israeli and American officials regarding this option, and that all possibilities are being studied carefully. This comes at a time when internal pressures on Netanyahu's government are escalating, especially after massive protests in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the war and the return of the hostages.

In a speech to the demonstrators, Eli David, who is believed to have a brother among the hostages, stated, "They are on the brink of death, and under the current circumstances, they may have only a few days left to live." Popular and political calls to end the war and find a quick solution to save the hostages are escalating amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region.

The Foreign Minister of the Occupation Entity, Gidon Sa'ar, launched a scathing attack on Hamas, accusing it of deliberately starving detainees in the Gaza Strip in an attempt to tighten the noose on Palestinians and impose its conditions for remaining in power. He emphasized that these policies are part of Hamas's attempt to impose its conditions on the international community and that it seeks to use the detainees as leverage to achieve its political goals.

In his remarks, Sa'ar strongly criticized the positions of Western countries, describing them as a "gift to Hamas," expressing concern that the steps taken by France, Britain, Canada, and other countries could strengthen the movement's position rather than pressure it. He warned that these policies could prolong the war and increase the suffering of Palestinians in the Strip.

Regarding the future of the Gaza Strip, Sa'ar confirmed that Israel continues its discussions with the United States, aiming to establish a clear vision for the post-war phase. He stated that there are American efforts to develop a future plan that ensures the security and stability of the region, noting that Israel is discussing with Washington the security situation in the Strip after the current military operations conclude.

In a related context, the minister pointed out that Hamas is trying to impose conditions for remaining in power, and that the movement must relinquish its weapons and accept the return of detainees without preconditions. He affirmed that Israel will not allow Hamas to control the future of Gaza and that it will take necessary measures to ensure the security of its citizens, including working to end Hamas's rule in the Strip.

In conclusion, Sa'ar issued a warning to countries that support Hamas's actions, stating that these countries must realize that their support for the movement could lead to escalating situations and increasing the suffering of Palestinians, and that Israel will continue to work to protect its security and national interests by all possible means.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has called on the United Nations Security Council to assume its responsibilities and work towards an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing military escalation that threatens the lives of civilians and exacerbates their suffering.

In an official statement, the ministry called for an end to all forms of "genocide, displacement, and annexation" that the Palestinian people are subjected to, emphasizing the necessity of adopting and implementing the outcomes of the international conference concerned with resolving the Palestinian issue, in addition to applying the two-state solution as a fundamental plan to achieve just and lasting peace.

The ministry pointed out that the international community is seriously ignoring the disruption and absence of the Security Council's role in protecting the lives of Palestinians, especially in light of the difficult humanitarian conditions faced by the residents of the Strip, where they live within a "tight circle of death from killing, starvation, thirst, deprivation of medicine and treatment, and all basic human rights."

The ministry attributed the continuation of this tragic situation to the "prolongation of the deliberate war, which serves various political interests and agendas," holding the international community responsible for the deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

It stressed that "delaying and procrastinating in stopping the war immediately serves the plans for the forced displacement of our people and increases the suffering of innocent civilians," warning that the continuation of the current situation could lead to an unprecedented humanitarian disaster.

The Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem has issued a comprehensive report titled "Our Genocide," revealing the crimes of the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip from the beginning of the war until July 2025, and calling for international trials for the leaders of the entity. The report clarifies that Israel is committing acts of genocide against Palestinians, including killings, destruction of infrastructure, and forced displacement, within the context of over seventy years of racist policies and ethnic cleansing.

International law defines genocide as the deliberate destruction of an ethnic, religious, or national group, and the report asserts that Israel is carrying out these crimes through multiple stages, starting with dehumanizing Palestinians, inciting Israeli society against them, justifying systematic violence against them, and culminating in forced displacement and ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

The report highlights that since its establishment, Israel has adopted an apartheid system aimed at entrenching Jewish sovereignty over all occupied territories through discrimination, displacement, and the destruction of Palestinian national identity, portraying Palestinians as a permanent existential threat. Additionally, Israeli discourse promotes a negative image of Palestinians, depicting them as a demographic threat, which reinforces a culture of impunity that allows for the commission of crimes against humanity without accountability.

In Gaza, which Israel considers a "unique threat area," forced displacement has continued, with 90% of its population displaced at least once since October 2023, and mass evacuations have taken place, with military corridors being built for the permanent displacement of residents, as part of a plan aimed at comprehensive ethnic cleansing. Israeli attacks have also led to the destruction of 84% of water facilities and the destruction of health infrastructure, resulting in the spread of diseases, deterioration of health conditions, and increased rates of mortality and illness.

Statistics show that more than 58,000 Palestinians have been martyred since the beginning of the war, with a significant decrease in life expectancy, and hundreds of thousands suffering from severe injuries, facing shortages of medicines and medical equipment, amidst widespread destruction of hospitals and health infrastructure, leading to a complete collapse of the healthcare system in the sector.

On the economic front, 80% of institutions have been damaged, and economic activity has sharply declined, with unemployment rates rising to 79.7%. The policy of starvation and siege is one of the tools of the occupation, as Israel has imposed a comprehensive blockade, preventing the entry of food and medical aid, resulting in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, increased hunger rates, and threatening the lives of millions of residents.

Israel has also destroyed or damaged 92% of residential buildings, and demolition operations have erased entire cities, with the burning of homes by soldiers spreading, in the context of a systematic policy aimed at destroying infrastructure and forcing residents to leave. Israel continued to target economic infrastructure, leading to a near-total collapse of commercial activity, increased unemployment rates, and unprecedented deterioration of living conditions.

In the context of forced displacement, 90% of Gaza's population has been displaced at least once, with most forced to flee repeatedly, as military corridors are established to enforce control, turning temporary displacement into permanent displacement, as part of a clear ethnic cleansing plan. Reports confirm that these policies align with intentions to completely destroy the sector, describing them as clear acts of genocide.

Senior Israeli officials have participated in rhetoric that dehumanizes Palestinians, with the Defense Minister announcing a comprehensive siege, describing Palestinians as "human animals," while other politicians supported the operations of displacement and expulsion, amid growing Israeli public opinion that believes there are no innocents in Gaza, and supports the prevention of aid and the forced deportation of residents.

At the level of prisons, they have turned into torture camps, where systematic violence is practiced, including sexual assault, humiliation, starvation, and deprivation of medical treatment, amidst clear international complicity and a lack of accountability for the crimes of the occupation, alongside ongoing Western support for its aggressive policies.

In conclusion, the report asserts that these crimes are not mere transient violations, but rather organized acts of genocide targeting the destruction of the Palestinian people and their existence, calling on the international community to stop these crimes and hold those responsible accountable, considering that Arab and Islamic silence encourages the occupation to continue its crimes.

Hebrew sources reported that the Hamas movement has halted its participation in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The sources clarified that the movement demanded the passage of no less than 250 humanitarian aid trucks daily to the sector as a fundamental condition to resume negotiations.

The Hamas movement made its decision not to participate in any discussions related to the ceasefire in protest against what it described as the occupying government's disregard for the sector's demands and guarantees for the continuous entry of aid. This stance comes amid the ongoing blockade imposed on Gaza, which has significantly worsened the humanitarian conditions.

The movement had announced that the continuation of the current situation threatens the lives of the residents, and that it will not return to negotiations until its demands regarding the facilitation of humanitarian aid entry are met. It indicated that this condition is a necessary step to end the long-standing humanitarian crisis.

In a related context, Palestinian sources confirmed that the recent escalation came after the occupying government refused to take tangible steps to ensure the regular entry of aid, which increased the suffering of the residents in the sector. They expressed hope that the occupying government would reconsider its positions and respond to the demands of the Palestinian people.

Jonathan Wital, head of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories, announced that Israel did not renew his visa, preventing him from returning to Gaza amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the enclave. This came after a press conference he held in Gaza, where he spoke about the shooting of civilians trying to access food, describing the Israeli measures as retaliatory against humanitarian workers.

Wital pointed out that Israel has been practicing a policy of collective punishment since the beginning of the war, emphasizing that Gaza is facing a real famine, with about 2.1 million people forced to crowd into an area that does not exceed 12% of the enclave. He noted that the daily scene is characterized by a systematic dismantling of Palestinian means of life, with civilians being killed while trying to obtain food, describing this as a daily assault on life and dignity.

The UN official stated that Israel uses humanitarian aid as a tool of war, turning means of survival into a weapon, noting that the enclave needs at least 600 aid trucks daily to meet humanitarian needs. He described the horrific scenes from inside hospitals, where he and his colleagues work to transfer patients to dark rooms without electricity, water, or food, as some of the most horrific images he has seen, with mass graves in hospital courtyards.

Wital spoke about the deliberate targeting of humanitarian workers, even in areas considered safe, where several have been killed by drone strikes and tank fire while trying to deliver aid. He pointed out that relief convoys face field and administrative obstacles, with a soldier shooting a Palestinian from behind while he attempts to reach an aid truck, a scene that repeats at food distribution points.

He explained that about 89% of Gaza's area is subject to evacuation orders or falls within military zones, making it difficult to carry out relief operations effectively. He called on the international community to stop the war and enforce international law, warning that Gaza is sinking under bombardment, famine, and siege, and that any delay in applying humanitarian rules increases the suffering of the population.

Wital concluded his remarks by affirming that he can no longer remain silent in the face of these policies, and that raising his voice against the suffering of the Palestinian people is part of his role in promoting respect for international law, especially in light of the ongoing policies that ignore civilian suffering and deepen their humanitarian crisis.

On July 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump surprised the world with a statement in which he considered that there was a real famine in Gaza, which contradicts his previous positions that defended the "Gaza Humanitarian Institution" as a source of humanitarian aid. This came during his meeting with the British Prime Minister in Scotland, where he pointed to the failure of the current distribution mechanism, which human rights activists described as "death traps."

A report issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development confirmed that aid was not reaching Hamas, and that the aid management was successful before Israel intervened with the Gaza Humanitarian Institution, which turned into a tool for displacing populations and creating humanitarian crises, according to descriptions by UN and European officials.

Steve Witkoff, who is behind the Gaza Humanitarian Institution, is a key figure in exploiting aid as a pressure tool, as the institution was used in negotiations with Hamas, granting Israel and its allies additional leverage in controlling aid, and it is unlikely that Israel or Witkoff will relinquish control over the file anytime soon.

Scenes of horror were witnessed at aid distribution centers, where a child named Amir was shot after kissing the hand of an American officer, reflecting the scale of the humanitarian disaster. Trucks were also prevented from entering the sector between March and May, significantly reducing aid and depriving 90% of children under five of milk, while the hunger rate rose to 80%, with more than half a million Gazans on the brink of starvation.

Images of famine and protests against the institution spread around the world, especially in Western countries, amid rising Arab public anger, leading to tightened security measures in some Arab countries and increasing Israeli and American concern over the escalation of anger.

In a new scandal, it was revealed that major American companies own shares in a private security company that manages aid distribution centers, which have turned into tools for profit at the expense of the humanitarian tragedy, with the Trump administration providing massive donations to the institution, despite evidence of its exploitation in war profiteering.

UN and international organizations refuse to participate in the aid distribution mechanism through the institution, asserting that it politicizes humanitarian work and complicates the distribution process, putting pressure on the Trump administration, which may seek to change the mechanism either by abolishing it or modifying it, in order to alleviate international and internal criticism.

This change could be exploited to re-liquefy the previously suspended Arab grant of $100 million, and there may be consideration of forming an Arab security force instead of American companies, despite the resistance factions' opposition to that, which is an option under serious study.

In conclusion, Trump's statements represent a late acknowledgment of the famine, but they indicate an attempt to reproduce the policy of starvation in a new way, as any change outside the UN framework will turn aid into a pressure tool, rather than a means of salvation, which imposes on international organizations the rejection of politicizing and managing aid in a way that threatens the lives of civilian populations.

Writer Emma Graham-Harrison revealed in a report published by The Guardian that Israel completely controls the flow of food into the Gaza Strip and reduces the amount of aid allowed to enter in order to impose a collective famine on the population. She confirmed that Israel is fully aware of the amount of food necessary for the survival of the residents, as it has previously calculated the required quantity accurately in official documents, yet allows only a tiny portion of that aid to enter.

She noted that the number of deaths resulting from hunger in just 11 days exceeded the toll of 21 months of war, revealing that famine is not merely a claim but a bitter reality imposed deliberately by the occupation. She explained that Israel has controlled hunger levels over the past decades by manipulating the amounts of food allowed to enter, aiming to exert psychological and political pressure on the population without causing a complete famine.

In 2006, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's advisor stated that the goal was to put Palestinians on a diet without them starving to death, reflecting the occupation's intention to control nutrition levels. In 2008, the Israeli "Cogat" agency calculated that the minimum daily requirement per person is 2,300 calories, or about 1.8 kg of food, but Israel allowed only 56,000 tons of food to enter from March to June, which is less than a quarter of the required amount, confirming the existence of a deliberate starvation policy.

Despite Israeli officials denying the existence of famine and claiming that Hamas or the United Nations are responsible for the lack of aid, independent reports confirm that shipments were insufficient and that the aid distribution plan would lead to famine even if implemented perfectly. The Famine Review Committee indicated that even the best distribution plans would fail to meet needs, and that the food provided is fundamentally inadequate, reflecting a premeditated intention to impose famine.

Israeli data shows that air drops of aid continued for 104 days out of 21 months of war, but the amount provided was equivalent to the needs of the sector for only four days, at a high cost. If this amount had been invested in trucks, much larger quantities of food could have been brought in. Israel typically uses air drops as a last resort in emergencies, but in Gaza, the only obstacle to the entry of aid is the restrictions imposed by Israel, which prevent the end of famine.

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate, as the limited aid recently allowed in by the Israeli occupation has failed to curb rising prices or alleviate the worsening famine. The sector needs about 600 trucks daily of food and supplies to meet the minimum needs of more than two million people, but the occupation allows an average of only 80 trucks to enter, most of which are humanitarian aid rather than commercial goods, according to the Government Media Office.

Despite the few trucks, drivers are forced to unload their cargo in remote areas, exposing it to looting by the hungry and some thieves, amid a lack of organization and oversight. This has led to an unprecedented rise in prices, with basic goods remaining high; flour is still between 42 and 45 shekels per kilo, sugar at 400 shekels, rice and pasta around 50 shekels per kilogram, and cooking oil at 50 shekels, making it difficult for the vast majority of Palestinians to purchase them.

In the markets, traditional shops and professional vendors have disappeared, turning into a chaotic market displaying small quantities of goods on the sidewalks, with no clear system for selling or organization. Some buy goods from distribution centers affiliated with American institutions or from places where aid is stolen, selling them at market prices, often with little profit, or selling free aid to achieve limited income.

In explaining the continued rise in prices despite the influx of some aid, economists confirmed that the quantities entering do not exceed 10% of the daily need, and that the market suffers from distortions due to political and security interventions, as 95% of the population relies on aid, but 85% of them do not receive any assistance, with beneficiaries limited to a small group able to access distribution centers and bear security risks.

The black market is currently dominating the economy, where a number of traders monopolize the market and hold goods at high prices, especially basic materials like flour, gradually releasing them at elevated prices, prolonging the suffering of the population. Experts expect prices to gradually decrease with the continued influx of aid, but this may take weeks, with warnings of the occupation's intention to keep prices of some goods high by reducing aid.

On another front, citizens' suffering is exacerbated by the phenomenon of withdrawing money from banks through the black market at high commissions, reaching up to 50% of the amounts, which doubles economic injustice, drains savings, and increases the concentration of wealth in the hands of a very few, amid the absence of any effective government oversight on the market.