Politics

Israel suspended military operations for several hours a day in parts of Gaza and opened a humanitarian corridor to allow aid into the strip. The Israel Defence Forces dropped flour, sugar and tinned food by plane into Gaza for distribution by the UN, but reiterated that there was “no starvation”. Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates also carried out air-drops. The UN said the aid was not nearly enough. The WHO warned that malnutrition was at “alarming levels”. Donald Trump acknowledged there was now “real starvation” in Gaza. Meanwhile, hopes for a ceasefire evaporated.