Gaza on Brink: Aid Halt and Hostages Amid War

Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza is set to slow or stop as Israel intensifies its military offensive against Hamas, according to an anonymous official. This move, coupled with Gaza City's designation as a combat zone, is likely to amplify international and domestic backlash over the humanitarian crisis.

The cessation of airdrops and reduction in aid trucks comes as Israel prepares for a mass evacuation, potentially displacing hundreds of thousands in an already devastated region. The United Nations and other agencies have criticized recent aid limitations as insufficient given the area's needs.

Meanwhile, Israeli-Palestinian tensions escalated with further military strikes, leading to civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions. As the conflict endures, the plight of remaining hostages and the worsening famine situation continue to spark protests and calls for urgent international intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)