At least 60 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. While Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday announced that they had imposed a "maritime blockade" on Haifa port in Israel. The Houthis claim that their actions are a response to Israel's military action in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the UN humanitarian office has received approval for approximately 100 trucks to enter Gaza on Tuesday, as per the reports.
Recent Airstrike Killed 60
As per the Associated Press, Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza's family homes and school shelters overnight and into Tuesday, killing at least 60 people. Palestinian health officials have confirmed the death toll.
In recent days, Israel has carried out another major offensive in the region, saying it was aimed at returning dozens of people held hostage by Hamas and destroying the terrorist group.
What did the Israel say?
Israel claims its aims are to capture Gaza, annex territories, displace millions of people, and secure aid deliveries.
After nearly two and a half months, Israel has agreed to allow a limited amount of aid into Gaza.
Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he made the decision to let in minimal aid after pressure from allies Canada, France and the United Kingdom threatened "concrete actions" against the country, the Associated Press reported.
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Yemen announces maritime blockade
Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthis on Monday announced a "maritime blockade" on Haifa port in Israel, in solidarity with Gaza.
Citing the group's spokesperson Yahya Saree, Reuters reported that all companies with ships present in or heading to this port are hereby notified that, as of the time of this announcement, the aforementioned port has been included in the list of targets.
The Houthis have continued to fire missiles at Israel, including at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, though they have agreed to halt attacks on US ships.
Israel-Gaza Conflict
The war in Gaza began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and kidnapping 251 others. The militants still hold 58 people hostage, about a third of whom are estimated to be alive, while the rest have been returned under ceasefire agreements or other deals.
Israel's counteroffensive, which has destroyed large parts of Gaza, has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, although the ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count.
