Israel National News reports: “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded Monday morning to criticism from the Israeli right over the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

‘From the beginning of the war, we said that in order to achieve victory, one essential condition must be met — we must not allow a situation of famine in Gaza. No one will support us if that happens,’ Netanyahu said.

‘To achieve victory, the problem must be resolved. Until we establish the designated aid zones, basic minimal bridging assistance must be provided to prevent famine,’ the Prime Minister stressed.

According to him, aid had been halted because ‘we discovered that Hamas was looting,’ despite earlier claims that the suspension was in response to Hamas’s rejection of the Witkoff proposal.

He added, ‘We will take control of all areas of the Gaza Strip. There is intense and powerful fighting there. Our soldiers are doing a remarkable job, including this morning.’…”