Israel has let into the Gaza Strip almost 900 kilotons of food in some 40,000 trucks over the past year, according to official data.

The data was released on Friday following the International Criminal Court’s decision the previous day to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant. Israel has roundly rejected the allegations, which it called false and antisemitic.

The food data appears to undermine the ICC’s reasoning for issuing the warrants, which it said was over suspicions that the two Israelis “knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity.”

In addition to food, about 2,600 trucks containing more than 51,000 liters of water were let in, along with almost 30,000 tons of medical equipment. An additional 10,000 aid drops took place in 140 operations.
The water...

Israel has taken a much necessary step to address Gaza’s water crisis, connecting a key desalination plant in Deir al-Balah to its power grid. This move has provided round-the-clock access to clean drinking water for thousands, a much-needed resource for those affected by the war.

The Southern Gaza Desalination Plant, built by UNICEF in 2017, now produces 20,000 cubic meters of water per day, serving communities in Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, and surrounding humanitarian areas. Muhammad Shehab, a resident displaced from Gaza City, expressed relief, saying, “The amount of water will increase… life will become easier.”

Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet has approved additional measures to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza, including an increase in aid trucks entering the region. Although the number falls short of U.S. benchmarks, officials remain committed to scaling up efforts. An Israeli spokesperson remarked, “We’re working to meet the needs of Gaza’s civilians while navigating...