Egypt and UAE Launch Massive Aid Operation into Gaza

In a significant shift on the humanitarian front, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have begun a coordinated operation to deliver thousands of aid trucks into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing. The initiative, funded by the international community along with Cairo and Abu Dhabi, aims to undermine Hamas’s starvation propaganda and support efforts toward ending the war.

Security officials told Walla! that the UAE is “fully committed” to resolving the humanitarian crisis. “They are well aware that there is no real famine in Gaza,” the sources said, “but they believe that delivering aid will contribute to the momentum for a hostage deal and help bring the fighting to an end.”

According to the officials, Hamas has deliberately orchestrated a hunger campaign in an effort to shift negotiations and pressure Israel diplomatically. The surge in humanitarian convoys, they say, is directly undercutting the terror group’s messaging and softening international criticism of Israel.

Defense analyst Amir Bohbot reported that the renewed flow of aid is giving the IDF crucial operational breathing room to continue deep strikes into Gaza and pursue its remaining military objectives.

Earlier Monday, reports emerged that a controversial plan to build a "humanitarian city" on the ruins of Rafah for displaced Palestinians had been shelved.

According to Ynet, a senior defense source confirmed: “There’s currently no decision to move forward, and there’s no alternative plan. The political echelon had assumed a hostage deal would include withdrawals from southern Gaza. That’s no longer happening—for now, the idea is off the table.”

The source also noted growing frustration within the IDF regarding the global perception of the conflict.

“We were shocked to see how even friendly Western governments increasingly trust Hamas’s health ministry over official Israeli sources,” he said. “Truth no longer matters as much as narrative and perception. This is causing Israel immense diplomatic damage. The problem is that many of our decisions are made at the last minute, without foresight or preparation. We need to plan and communicate proactively to avoid future crises like this.”