**Gaza Aid Delivered Amid Tensions**
The Israeli crossing point of Kerem Shalom has been the scene of a crucial aid delivery to Gaza. The BBC’s Wyre Davies has witnessed the process firsthand, as trucks carrying food and other essential supplies from Israel were allowed to pass through the inspection area.
The aid, which includes large quantities of flour, is being coordinated by the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) to meet the “very minimum” needs of Gaza’s 2.1 million residents. The WFP has been working tirelessly to provide food and other necessities to the people of Gaza, who have been struggling with a severe economic crisis.
**Tragedy in Iran**
In a separate incident, at least four people have lost their lives and over 500 others have been injured in an explosion at the port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran. The cause of the blast is still unknown, but authorities are working to investigate and provide assistance to those affected.
**Israeli Strikes Continue**
The situation remains volatile in Gaza, where Israel has resumed airstrikes on what it claims are “terror targets”. This move has led to a significant increase in violence, with over 400 people reportedly killed and many more injured. The BBC’s Nick Beake is analyzing footage from the strikes to provide insight into the events unfolding in Gaza.
**Prisoner Exchange**
A prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas has resulted in the release of about 180 Palestinian prisoners. This move is seen as a gesture of goodwill, but tensions remain high in the region.
**Other Developments**
The grandson of Oded Lifschitz, who was killed in Gaza and whose body returned to Israel last week, has spoken out about his loss. Meanwhile, former soldier Khalife has been sentenced to prison for passing sensitive information to Tehran while on the run from authorities.
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