Shumita Basu

Now to Gaza and the desperate scenes unfolding as Israel launches an extensive new ground offensive while at the same time agreeing to resume the entry of some aid. That's the sound of a charity kitchen in northern Gaza as Palestinians rush to secure food before yesterday's announcement.

Now to Gaza and the desperate scenes unfolding as Israel launches an extensive new ground offensive while at the same time agreeing to resume the entry of some aid. That's the sound of a charity kitchen in northern Gaza as Palestinians rush to secure food before yesterday's announcement.

Now to Gaza and the desperate scenes unfolding as Israel launches an extensive new ground offensive while at the same time agreeing to resume the entry of some aid. That's the sound of a charity kitchen in northern Gaza as Palestinians rush to secure food before yesterday's announcement.

On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet agreed to allow, quote, a basic amount of food for the population to ensure that a hunger crisis does not develop. Supplies are running low and starvation has gripped the population. No food and no water was allowed to enter Gaza for 78 days.

On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet agreed to allow, quote, a basic amount of food for the population to ensure that a hunger crisis does not develop. Supplies are running low and starvation has gripped the population. No food and no water was allowed to enter Gaza for 78 days.

On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet agreed to allow, quote, a basic amount of food for the population to ensure that a hunger crisis does not develop. Supplies are running low and starvation has gripped the population. No food and no water was allowed to enter Gaza for 78 days.

And the UN relief chief recently surprised many with the strength of his criticism toward Israel, describing events as a 21st century atrocity.

And the UN relief chief recently surprised many with the strength of his criticism toward Israel, describing events as a 21st century atrocity.

And the UN relief chief recently surprised many with the strength of his criticism toward Israel, describing events as a 21st century atrocity.

Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that his decision to resume limited aid to Gaza came after pressure from allies who said they wouldn't be able to support Israel as long as there were images of hunger coming out of Gaza.

Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that his decision to resume limited aid to Gaza came after pressure from allies who said they wouldn't be able to support Israel as long as there were images of hunger coming out of Gaza.

Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that his decision to resume limited aid to Gaza came after pressure from allies who said they wouldn't be able to support Israel as long as there were images of hunger coming out of Gaza.

And he said Israel's newly launched air and ground offensive aims to displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and eventually take control of all of Gaza. Over 100 people were killed in airstrikes over the weekend, according to the local health ministry, and CBS reports talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha are ongoing.

And he said Israel's newly launched air and ground offensive aims to displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and eventually take control of all of Gaza. Over 100 people were killed in airstrikes over the weekend, according to the local health ministry, and CBS reports talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha are ongoing.

And he said Israel's newly launched air and ground offensive aims to displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and eventually take control of all of Gaza. Over 100 people were killed in airstrikes over the weekend, according to the local health ministry, and CBS reports talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha are ongoing.

As the war continues, Israel's military is having a harder time finding fighters willing to participate. Attendance rates of reservists are plummeting, and more and more soldiers are simply refusing to fight. Ruth Margoliet with The New Yorker told us about one of those reservists, Iran Tamir. He initially reported to fight after the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas.

As the war continues, Israel's military is having a harder time finding fighters willing to participate. Attendance rates of reservists are plummeting, and more and more soldiers are simply refusing to fight. Ruth Margoliet with The New Yorker told us about one of those reservists, Iran Tamir. He initially reported to fight after the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas.

As the war continues, Israel's military is having a harder time finding fighters willing to participate. Attendance rates of reservists are plummeting, and more and more soldiers are simply refusing to fight. Ruth Margoliet with The New Yorker told us about one of those reservists, Iran Tamir. He initially reported to fight after the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas.

In recent weeks, Israel has called up tens of thousands of reservists, including Tamir, to help expand its offensive in Gaza. But Tamir decided he wouldn't return. He published an open letter calling Israel's rhetoric around the war deceptive, specifically Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated goal of returning the Israeli hostages and destroying Hamas.

In recent weeks, Israel has called up tens of thousands of reservists, including Tamir, to help expand its offensive in Gaza. But Tamir decided he wouldn't return. He published an open letter calling Israel's rhetoric around the war deceptive, specifically Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated goal of returning the Israeli hostages and destroying Hamas.