A whistleblower claims World Food Programme and U.N. agencies rejected Israeli security assistance, blocking aid distribution to Gaza despite available supplies as U.N. dismisses accusations.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to give final approval Thursday for plans to take over Gaza City, an operation that could start within days. The widening of the 22-month offensive against Hamas appears to be proceeding despite protests in both Israel and the Palestinian enclave.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas.

As aid fails to reach civilians in Gaza, Israel slams misleading figures. The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, using armed security, continues to feed millions despite a U.N. boycott.

Democrat U.S. Senators Call for Investigation, Sanctions for Israeli Settlers’ Violence and Obstruction of Aid in Gaza

The special collection is to bolster the Catholic Church's response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.

Israel plans to expand its war against Hamas in Gaza and seize Gaza City. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City.

Israel said Wednesday its military had entered the first stages of a planned assault on the city, a campaign it begins while clashing publicly with major Western powers.

U.S. Senators Wyden and Merkley call for action against Israeli settlers obstructing aid to Gaza and committing violence.