Gaza Crisis Intensifies as Israel Faces U.S. Aid Deadline

The Israeli military has delivered aid to northern Gaza amid ongoing conflict, as it faces a U.S. deadline to increase assistance or risk cuts in military aid. Despite efforts, international pressure mounts over the humanitarian crisis. Fighting continues, complicating prospects for a ceasefire.

The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it has delivered hundreds of food packages to the cut-off areas of northern Gaza, as fighting continues to escalate ahead of a U.S. deadline for aid.

In overnight strikes, Palestinian medics reported 24 fatalities in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including 10 in a house in Beit Hanoun, while four Israeli soldiers were killed in northern Gaza. The ongoing siege by Israeli troops aims to target Hamas militants in the area.

Despite the aid deliveries, international aid organizations state the efforts fall short of what is necessary. The U.S.'s involvement grows as Israel rushes to meet aid demands, with a new Gaza crossing open to facilitate aid flow.

(With inputs from agencies.)