Israel plans to halt or significantly reduce humanitarian aid deliveries to northern Gaza as it intensifies its military operations in the region, according to an Israeli official who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The move follows Israel's declaration of Gaza City as an active combat zone and the end of daytime pauses previously used to facilitate aid access.

Newsweek has reached out to the Israeli Ministry of Defense via email to confirm whether Israel has halted or reduced humanitarian aid deliveries to northern Gaza, including airdrops and truck access.

Why It Matters

The decision to curtail aid comes amid mounting international concern over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza , which has a population of over 2 million people. In Gaza, famine has

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