US Military Initiates Gaza Aid Flights, Easing Humanitarian Crisis

The US military will facilitate relief flights into Egypt to deliver food, water, medicine, and winter items to Gaza as part of expanded humanitarian efforts during the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The United Nations will distribute the aid to civilians in need. Meanwhile, both sides have been accused of violating the cease-fire, with militants detonating explosive devices near Israeli troops in Gaza. The World Health Organization warns of the risk of infectious disease outbreaks in Gaza due to overcrowding and disrupted health systems. The US has urged Israel to avoid significant displacement of Palestinian civilians if it renews its ground campaign against Hamas.