Today, Explained All eyes back on Gaza
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May 29, 2025 
Tia Goldenberg, a correspondent for the Associated Press in Jerusalem, sheds light on the precarious humanitarian aid situation in Gaza, discussing new distribution strategies amid accusations against Hamas. Josh Keating, national security reporter at Vox, analyzes Donald Trump's stance on Gaza and the growing dissent within Israel regarding the handling of civilians. The conversation tackles urgent calls for action amidst a fading diplomatic landscape and the ethical dilemmas surrounding aid access, revealing a multifaceted crisis that complicates international relations.
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Controversial New Aid Mechanism
- Israel and the U.S. have created a new aid mechanism bypassing traditional UN groups, citing concerns Hamas siphons aid.
- This aid is highly limited and controversial, with critics seeing it as politicization and weaponization against Palestinians.
Severe Aid Blockade Consequences
- Nearly three months saw no aid entering Gaza, causing severe food shortages and starvation risks.
- Israel has recently allowed a limited amount of aid, but it remains clearly insufficient to meet humanitarian needs.
Emerging Israeli Anti-War Voices
- Israeli public discourse largely omits harsh images from Gaza, promoting Hamas as solely to blame.
- A small but growing anti-war Israeli protest movement highlights Palestinian civilian suffering and sparks debates on Israel's conduct.