IDF sends first aid trucks through Israel's new Northern crossing into Gaza Strip

• Published date: 12 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

According to the statement, trucks containing food were brought in as part of efforts to enhance humanitarian aid routes into the Gaza Strip, specifically in Northern Gaza

When the trucks entered, they underwent security checks and were accompanied by IDF soldiers.

The decision comes following much international pressure

The decision to bring in humanitarian aid through the Northern Crossing comes after Israel was faced with great international pressure to increase aid to the area.

Following the Israeli strike that mistakenly killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, Israel promised to increase aid to Gaza with the opening of a new crossing.

On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre...