Many see this change as a possible shift in focus, with concerns Netanyahu may deprioritize efforts to retrieve hostages still held in Gaza. Katz, a seasoned Netanyahu ally and experienced Cabinet member, now assumes Gallant's role.
The Israeli military authority managing aid to Gaza also announced plans for a new aid crossing, though no opening date was specified. The military stated that 300 truckloads of humanitarian supplies from the UAE would soon enter Gaza, less than the 350 trucks per day the U.S. had advocated.
The Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, 2023, when militants entered Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people and abducting 250. Israel's subsequent military response has led to over 43,000 deaths in Gaza, with Palestinian health officials reporting that more than half were women and children.
Hezbollah began firing into Israel from Lebanon on Oct. 8, supporting Hamas. Lebanon's health ministry reports over 3,100 deaths and nearly 13,900 injuries since the conflict began.
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