Israel says it will allow a limited amount of food into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade on humanitarian aid to avoid a 'hunger crisis'.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office made the announcement on Sunday, hours after the military announced it had launched a new ground operation in the enclave.
'Israel will allow a basic amount of food for the population to ensure that a hunger crisis does not develop in the Gaza Strip,' Netanyahu's office said.
Israel imposed a complete blockade on humanitarian aid starting on March 2.
Netanyahu said allowing some aid in would enable Israel to expand its new military operation, which began Saturday.
