Jerusalem, Aug. 13 -- Five countries airdropped a total of 97 food packages into Gaza on Tuesday as a severe famine unfolds in the besieged enclave.
The packages were delivered by the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy, the Israeli military said, noting that the deliveries were made "in accordance with directives from the political echelon."
The military said the airdrops are expected to continue in cooperation with foreign countries, while denying Israel was deliberately causing starvation in Gaza.
Also on Tuesday, Al-Shifa Medical Complex Director Mohammed Abu Salmiya told Al Jazeera TV that famine in the enclave has entered "advanced and dangerous stages," affecting all age groups. About 350,000 children under...