The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday that it launched an airstrike in central Gaza, targeting what it described as an Islamic Jihad militant allegedly planning an imminent attack on Israeli forces.
Israeli Airstrike in Central Gaza Raises Concerns
The strike took place despite a ceasefire agreement brokered earlier this month by U.S. President Donald Trump, raising concerns about the fragile truce’s stability.
At the same time, 41 humanitarian organizations have appealed to Israel to ease restrictions on aid deliveries to the war-torn Gaza Strip, warning that “preventable deaths will rise” if the blockade continues.
According to the United Nations, at least 1.5 million people in Gaza now require urgent humanitarian assistance, with critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.
Aid Agencies Call to Lift Restrictions
In a joint statement, groups including Oxfam, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and ActionAid reported that between 10 and 21 October 2025, Israeli authorities denied entry to 17 international NGOs carrying essential relief materials.
Since the ceasefire began, fewer than 100 aid trucks have entered Gaza daily—far below the 600 trucks per day pledged under the peace plan.
Aid agencies warn that unless restrictions are lifted soon, Gaza’s humanitarian situation could worsen dramatically in the coming weeks.
