Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to allow international organizations to distribute aid in the northern Gaza Strip, but it was criticized by the finance minister.

Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to allow international organizations to distribute aid in the northern Gaza Strip, despite controversy over the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which is accused of diverting aid from Hamas. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has criticized the decision, and a row has erupted between him and Chief of General Staff General Eyal Zamir, with mutual accusations over the handling of aid. PM Netanyahu faces pressure from far-right parties to maintain his parliamentary majority.