Pakistan, July 25 -- Israel has agreed to allow foreign countries to parachute humanitarian aid into Gaza starting Friday, as confirmed by Israeli army radio. The decision comes after months of severe restrictions on supplies to the Palestinian enclave, which has left thousands struggling to survive. The move is seen as a response to mounting international pressure to alleviate the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Since Israel's blockade began in March 2023, the Gaza health ministry has reported that over 100 people have died from starvation. The blockade was briefly lifted in May, but Israel continues to impose restrictions, citing security concerns over Hamas potentially diverting aid. However, the new measure to allow parachute ai...