The Israeli military has said that humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip will go only to southern areas of the enclave, where it has urged Palestinian civilians to congregate to avoid its fighting with Hamas.

 Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. — Picture via X
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. — Picture via X

In a televised briefing, chief spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the aid shipments would not include fuel.

He gave 210 as the updated number of hostages held by Hamas since its Oct 7 attack on Israel.

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