Israel Says It Will Allow Food to Enter Gaza After Pressure From Allies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his decision to resume food aid was the result of pressure from some of Israel’s international allies.

Aid trucks stand at the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing on their way to the Gaza Strip, in Southern Israel on May 19, 2025. Amir Levy/Getty Images

Israel will ease its blockade and allow limited amounts of food into Gaza as its military begins extensive ground operations in the territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on May 18.

In a May 19 video statement posted on social media platform X, Netanyahu said his decision to resume food aid to the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza was the result of pressure from some of Israel’s allies.