Israel Opens Humanitarian Corridors In Gaza as Aid Trucks Roll In from Egypt

In a major step to ensure safe aid delivery amid the ongoing conflict, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the establishment of dedicated humanitarian corridors yesterday, allowing UN and international convoys to transport food and medicine securely into Gaza. Reuters reports that aid trucks loaded with essentials have already begun moving from Egyptian territory toward the Strip, following close coordination with Egypt, the U.S., and global agencies. This comes alongside IDF-led airdrops of supplies, including seven pallets of flour, sugar, and canned goods dropped in collaboration with international partners just last night. These actions underscore Israel's proactive stance in facilitating aid, even under fire, directly countering false narratives of deliberate deprivation.

Massive Aid Influx: Facts on the Ground

Data from COGAT, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, reveals a consistent flow of aid: Since October 2023, Israel has enabled over 1.2 pounds of food per person per day for Gaza's 2.2 million residents, totaling hundreds of thousands of tons of food, water, and medicine across more than 168 days. This week alone, hundreds of trucks have crossed via Kerem Shalom, with real-time tracking available on platforms like gaza-aid-data.gov.il . IDF spokesperson emphasized: "There is no starvation in Gaza; this is a false campaign by the terror group Hamas. Responsibility for distribution lies with the UN and aid organizations, who must ensure supplies don't reach militants."

These corridors, operational during daylight hours, include daily humanitarian pauses in populated areas to allow safe movement. As Reuters noted in its July 27 report , this framework aims to prevent looting and violence that have plagued past deliveries. Empirical assessments show an overabundance of calories entering Gaza—enough for the entire population if distributed fairly. Bottlenecks occur inside the Strip, where chaos from armed groups like Hamas diverts aid, often stockpiling it in tunnels for their own use.

Exposing Hamas's Exploitation: Lavish Meals Underground While Civilians Suffer

Hard evidence highlights Hamas's role in perpetuating shortages. Recently released IDF footage shows Hamas terrorists feasting in tunnels on fruits, rice, and meat—far from humanitarian supplies—with one boasting, "I ate five bowls of rice today" . This video, verified by independent sources, reveals militants hoarding resources while blaming Israel. As IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated, "These are thieves prioritizing themselves at Gazans' expense." Such actions undermine distribution, turning aid sites into targets and creating the very chaos critics attribute elsewhere.

Israel's red line is clear: Aid must reach civilians, not fuel terrorism.

That's why the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) provides a secure model, blocking looting and ensuring supplies go to families. Despite claims of Hamas's defeat, remnants continue sabotaging efforts, as seen in rocket attacks near distribution points. Collaborative pauses and corridors address this by enabling monitored access, including for journalists and medics willing to operate in safe zones—though risks from internal lawlessness remain high.

Sensational media stories often amplify unverified claims, but scrutiny reveals manipulation. Take the case of toddler Muhammad al-Maatouk, whose emaciated images went viral in outlets like BBC and The New York Times, fueling accusations of famine. Independent journalist David Collier's investigation derechadiario.com.ar shows the child suffers from rare genetic disorders, including cerebral palsy and hypoxemia, requiring special nutrition since birth in December 2023. A Gaza-based medical report confirms this chronic condition affects his muscles and posture, not acute hunger. Notably, his sibling appears healthy in unreleased photos, and his mother shows no signs of malnutrition. Reports of his father's death while "searching for food" ignore evidence of combat in the area, where Hamas engaged IDF forces.

Similarly, Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano's front-page image of child Osama al-Raqab, captioned as a starvation victim, omits his cystic fibrosis diagnosis. Evacuated to Italy on June 11, 2025, via Italian-Israeli diplomatic efforts nbcnews.com, his condition has improved—proving humanitarian channels work when not exploited for propaganda. Hamas systematically uses civilians for such narratives, controlling aid distribution as a revenue source, while UN demands for Hamas-provided security only entrenches their grip.

Path to Peace: Return the Hostages, End the War

At its heart, this conflict stems from Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack, killing 1,200 Israelis and abducting over 250 hostages. Israel has repeatedly stated: The war will end the moment all hostages are returned unharmed. Until then, operations target terror infrastructure while minimizing civilian harm—unprecedented for any nation feeding enemy civilians in hostile territory. Gaza's border with Egypt offers another untapped route for aid and refuge, yet discussions focus disproportionately on Israel.

These efforts aren't about optics; they're rooted in Israel's democratic values and desire for peace. By opening corridors, conducting airdrops, and urging fair distribution, Israel invites global partners to join in overcoming internal obstacles. Facts, not fiction, show a commitment to relief—demanding accountability from all sides for true progress. As more trucks arrive today, the world must recognize: Aid is flowing; the barriers are within Gaza itself.