Israel’s use of aid as a weapon of war has provoked outrage. It has prevented essential supplies from entering Gaza. And yet its new effort to distribute aid is also proving deeply controversial. Hamas says it is a front for the idf. International aid organisations have decried it. What is this new network and what is it trying to do?

To receive these Editor’s Notes as they’re released, join the ToI Community here.What exactly is the Israeli government, and by extension the IDF, seeking to achieve in Gaza?The question seems absurd,

The British-flagged yacht Madleen, which is operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aimed to deliver symbolic aid to Gaza.

Israeli forces have seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during

Israeli forces early Monday detained the "Freedom Flotilla" aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.

Israel said the passengers would return to their home countries and the aid would be delivered to Gaza through established channels.

The second hostage's name has not been made public yet due to the family's request, but they have been informed of the body's recovery.

IDF troops, guided by ISA intelligence, eliminate terrorists and strike Hamas weapons sites and infrastructure in continued Gaza operations.