Gaza’s humanitarian crisis is deepening as Prime Minister Netanyahu outlines post-offensive plans that include a “sterile zone” within Gaza, sparking fears of further aid restrictions. The UN reports that insufficient aid is reaching the population due to Israeli military restrictions and concerns about looting, exacerbating the dire situation. The Palestinian Health Minister reports 29 starvation-related deaths, primarily among children and the elderly. 
Netanyahu stated that Israel would maintain control of Gaza after its military operations conclude and is considering a temporary halt to the bombardment only to release remaining captives. He also announced plans for a new aid delivery system and the “sterile zone.” Despite some aid trucks entering Gaza, the UN reports difficulties in distributing supplies due to unsafe road conditions and restrictions imposed by the Israeli military. 
These factors combined raise concerns that Netanyahu’s post-offensive vision could worsen the existing aid crisis.