Israel has pledged to take full control of Gaza as it ramps up its military offensive, prompting comparisons to an “apocalypse” from devastated residents. Amid global outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis, limited aid entered Gaza for the first time since March, though UN officials say it’s far from sufficient. The World Health Organisation warns that Gaza’s two million people are starving. Prime Minister Netanyahu said aid resumed to prevent damaging the war’s legitimacy, while leaders from the UK, France, and Canada condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” and inadequate aid response.
