Israel has begun para-dropping humanitarian aid into Gaza after weeks of international pressure amid a severe humanitarian crisis.

After weeks of international pressure, Israel has announced that it has dropped humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, where the population is facing severe shortages due to the blockade imposed since the beginning of the war against Hamas. The aid, coordinated with international organizations, includes flour, sugar and canned food. Humanitarian officials have criticized the method of aid delivery as inefficient. The UN warns of the risk of famine among Gaza residents and international leaders call for lasting solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.