Israel will let Egypt deliver some aid to Gaza, as doctors struggle to treat hospital blast victims

A: The decision to allow Egypt to deliver aid to Gaza was prompted by a massive blast at a Gaza City hospital, which strained doctors’ ability to treat the wounded due to a shortage of medical supplies.

A: There were conflicting claims about the cause of the hospital blast. Hamas officials in Gaza initially blamed an Israeli airstrike, while Israel denied involvement and attributed the blast to a rocket misfire by Islamic Jihad, another militant group in Gaza. Islamic Jihad, in turn, dismissed Israel’s claim.

A: Joe Biden’s visit to Israel coincided with the announcement of allowing aid to Gaza. He aimed to prevent a wider conflict in the region and expressed concern for the suffering of Gaza’s civilians. During his visit, he discussed the situation and expressed doubt that Israel was responsible for the hospital blast.

A: The aid allowed into Gaza includes water, food, and medical supplies. It is intended to benefit civilians in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, and the decision specifies that it should not go to Hamas militants.

A: Yes, Egypt needs to repair the road across the border with Gaza that was damaged by Israeli airstrikes to facilitate the delivery of aid.

A: The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to significant casualties and displacement of people. Both sides have made claims and counterclaims regarding responsibility for various incidents. The situation remains volatile, with concerns about a potential ground invasion by Israel and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.