"US Envoy: Israel Fails to Provide Evidence of Hamas Diverting U.N. Aid in Gaza"

The U.S. envoy to the Middle East criticized Israel for not providing specific evidence that Hamas is diverting U.N. aid in Gaza, and expressed concern over the recent targeted killings of Gaza police commanders, which have disrupted aid deliveries. The envoy emphasized the need for security escorts to ensure aid distribution. The ongoing conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis, with airstrikes killing civilians and causing widespread destruction, while Israel plans to expand its ground combat to Rafah. Egypt is building defensive lines near its border with Gaza, and the death toll in Gaza has risen to nearly 29,000, with the majority being women and children.