Israel has authorized the entry of approximately 100 humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza, following an 11-week blockade that began March 1. The decision comes as international bodies increase pressure and the UN pushes for immediate assistance amid warnings of worsening conditions in the Strip.

Only five trucks had entered Monday via the Kerem Shalom crossing. The UN confirmed that the aid, including baby food and nutritional supplies, will be distributed using existing systems involving agencies such as the World Food Programme.

This development precedes the launch of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US- and Israel-backed mechanism that will distribute aid from secured locations in southern Gaza. Aid groups have opposed the GHF, claiming it limits access and displaces civilians, though critics argue much of the aid risks being diverted by Hamas.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned the renewed aid deliveries, warning the supplies could benefit Hamas and delay Israel’s military goals. He called the decision a mistake and urged stronger action to pressure the terror group still holding Israeli hostages.

Separately, Israel’s High Court ordered the government to respond to a petition from human rights organizations demanding more aid, claiming the blockade violates legal obligations. The court has requested an update by May 27.

A UN official claimed that 14,000 infants could die within 48 hours without more aid, though no details were provided on how that number was determined. The Israeli government has not commented on the claim.