Israel will allow limited aid into Gaza after nearly 3 months of blockade, Netanyahu says
Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his cabinet approved a decision to allow a 'basic' amount of food into Gaza. Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid starting on March 2.
Netanyahu said allowing some aid in would enable Israel to expand its new military operation, which began on Saturday.
It was not immediately clear when aid would enter Gaza, or how.
Netanyahu said Israel would work to ensure that Hamas will not control aid distribution and ensure the aid does not reach Hamas militants.
The decision to provide Gaza residents with basic food aid was made on the recommendation of the Israeli Army, Netanyahu's office said.
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