Israel's government approved expanding operations in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, May 4, 2025, according to national press reports. The strategy aims to increase military pressure on Hamas to agree to a ceasefire. Over 52,200 people have died in Gaza since October 2023.
The cabinet also approved a plan to resume humanitarian aid access to Gaza, which had been blocked since March. The goal is to prevent Hamas from accessing the aid. An Israeli political source told AFP that the cabinet believes there is currently sufficient food in Gaza.
The cabinet approved a humanitarian distribution plan to prevent Hamas from controlling supplies and destroying their governing capacity. This decision was made despite the assertion that there is currently enough food in Gaza.