A clan led Yasser Abu Shabab - which is opposed to Hamas - is reportedly one of the groups being armed by Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the US reveals the extent of Hamas’s theft of Gaza aid, underscores the importance ot the new US-backed aid initiative which bypasses terrorists, ensuring direct delivery.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move helps to save the lives of Israeli soldiers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

At least 26 Palestinians were killed and at least 175 were wounded while they were on their way to retrieve food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and witnesses.

Unable to make advances on the battlefield, Hamas is utilizing the world press and a far-left Islamist coalition as a force multiplier. ‘Regrettably,

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has closed its aid distribution sites for the day, without giving a date on when they would open again.

The new aid system in Gaza suspended at least some activity for a second day on Thursday as Israel shifted operations amid chaos at distribution sites that has included deadly shootings. The shift has included empowering and arming rivals to Hamas to play a role in aid distribution, Israeli news organizations reported on Thursday.

A watchdog claims the U.K. warned of Hamas links in a Gaza aid program. The U.K. denies funds went to Hamas-run agencies, but critics call for greater transparency.

Army spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin on Friday confirmed the military supported arming local militias in Gaza.

Israeli officials say around 1,200 people were killed in the surprise Palestinian assault and 251 taken hostages, 58 of are believed to still be in Gaza. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza has estimated that more than 54,600 people have been killed amid the Israeli operations that ensued.