Cairo: The Israeli military reported on Tuesday that it had delivered hundreds of food packages to northern Gaza, where ongoing fighting continues ahead of a U.S. deadline for Israel to increase aid or face potential cuts in military support. Palestinian health officials confirmed that at least 24 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza overnight, including 10 in a house in Beit Hanoun. Meanwhile, four Israeli soldiers were reported killed in northern Gaza.

Israel has been conducting an intense military operation in northern Gaza for over a month, claiming to target Hamas militants in areas like Jabalia. However, international pressure is mounting due to the worsening humanitarian crisis, with civilians facing severe shortages of food, medical supplies, and other essentials. Health officials in Gaza have reported alarming levels of malnutrition and a dire lack of care, particularly for hospital staff and the injured.

This week, the outgoing U.S. administration is expected to assess whether Israel has done enough to meet the U.S. demand for increased aid to Gaza. Israel has opened additional crossings and reported deliveries of food, water, and medical supplies, but aid organizations argue that these efforts are still insufficient given the scale of the crisis.

The fighting shows no signs of ending soon, with political tensions surrounding the issue escalating. U.S. relations with the Israeli government have become more strained, especially as the civilian death toll continues to rise. Over 43,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, and Gaza has been reduced to rubble, leaving over 2 million people displaced.

Meanwhile, Israeli military actions in northern Gaza have fueled accusations of attempts to clear the area for a potential return of Jewish settlers, although the Israeli government has denied such plans. Tensions in the region continue to escalate as hardline voices within the Israeli government push for more aggressive policies.