Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that they are evaluating reopening the Rafah crossing next Sunday, he announced.
The United Nations Organization (UN) claimed this Thursday to Israel to enable more border crossings in the Gaza Strip to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid destined for the Palestinian population. In response, the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu pointed out that there is a possibility that the Rafah crossing, key in the connection with Egypt, will be reopened next Sunday.
“More help is coming, but the last 23 hours have been difficult,” he acknowledged. Stephane Dujarricspokesperson for the UN General Secretariat, referring to the interruptions that prevented the passage of medicine, water and food to Gaza. He explained that the available crossings They were used to transport hostageswhile others remain blocked by debris.
“We are all still trying to adapt to the new reality on the ground, which I would say is positive, given that we have a ceasefire. We just hope things move at a more favorable pace.“, said Dujarric, in reference to the ceasefire in force after two years of conflict.
From the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)your boss Tom Fletcher He called for adopting a “practical approach” to eliminate logistical obstacles and called for increasing the number of available border crossings. “It is an essential intersection for our work. We are asking that all the steps be opened so that we can enter thousands of trucks every week“, he explained regarding the crossing of Rafah.
12% of children in Gaza suffer from child malnutrition
According to OCHA data, more than 954 thousand plates of food are distributed daily by 21 humanitarian organizations, through 177 community kitchens throughout Gaza. However, the child malnutrition still alarming: 11,195 children (12% of those evaluated) suffer from acute malnutrition and 2,515 They present serious symptoms.
The UN also reported that Israel authorized the entry of 200 thousand tons of assistance, including food, medicine, hygiene products and materials for shelters, but warned that shipments depend on the opening of new accesses.
“We will provide neutral and principled aid with maximum efficiency and in a way that ensures that support reaches civilians, not armed groups. We will not accept any interference in our help distribution”Fletcher assured.
For its part, the Israeli government confirmed that it is analyzing reopen Rafah border crossing starting next Sunday, with the aim of normalizing the flow of humanitarian assistance in coordination with Egypt and international agencies.
Eitan Horn was discharged in Israel and returns home after 738 days as a Hamas hostage
Eitan Horn was discharged this Thursday from Tel Aviv Ichilov Hospital and returned to his home after staying more than two years captive in Gaza. Horn completed all necessary medical tests and will now be able to reunite with your familyputting an end to 738 days far from home.
He teacher and youth promoterkidnapped in 2023 while visiting his brother Iair Horn at Kibbutz Nir Ozwas discharged after a complete check-up at the Ichilov Hospital. “The Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv will continue to accompany him and his family, and will carry out medical follow-up and additional tests as necessary”the hospital stated.
Argentinian hamas (2)
His release occurred after 738 days of captivity, after his brother Iair returned in February 2025. Eitan was discharged along with his partner Nimrod Cohenafter completing a series of medical tests.
Nimrod, 20, is an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, following the attack on his tank near the border between the Kibbutz Nir Oz and Nirim. It was the sole survivor of the four crew members. The other three (Omer Neutra, Shaked Dahan and Oz Daniel) died in the attack.
Source: Ambito
