EU-Israel Deal Seeks Boost in Gaza Aid Amid Violence

Israel and the European Union have agreed on a deal to significantly increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, including more food, fuel, non-food items, and reopening additional border crossings and aid corridors from Jordan and Egypt. The agreement, announced by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, follows months of EU pressure due to widespread hunger and displacement caused by the ongoing conflict. Humanitarian groups warn that Israeli military restrictions and continued violence still hinder aid delivery, with experts cautioning about famine risk. The deal includes provisions to repair vital infrastructure, protect aid workers, and prevent Hamas from diverting supplies. Despite the agreement, recent Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed dozens of civilians, including children, near a medical clinic. The EU and humanitarian agencies are working to implement the deal swiftly, but concerns remain about aid effectiveness and civilian safety.