Israel allows more humanitarian aid into Gaza before winter

Israel has allowed additional humanitarian supplies into Gaza ahead of winter, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, Russia's state news agency TASS reported.

The office said Israel is working with the Gaza Board of Peace and the United Nations on a winterization plan for the enclave, (Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu)

The plan includes delivering more than 91,000 tents and more than 8,200 trucks of tarpaulins, blankets, winter clothing and other supplies, the office said in a statement, (Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu)

It also includes 12 vacuum trucks to pump and remove sewage, along with repairs to water and sewage networks and fuel to run pumping facilities.

The statement said the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, known as COGAT, has facilitated the plan in coordination with the Board of Peace, the United Nations, international organizations and donor countries.

Netanyahu's office said "Israel will continue to support winter preparedness in Gaza."

The office also said Hamas must not be allowed to use humanitarian supplies and equipment to rebuild its military capabilities.

It said Hamas's continued refusal to disarm remains the main obstacle to rebuilding Gaza.

The Axios news site reported, citing a source, that US President Donald Trump asked Netanyahu last week to take steps to implement his peace plan.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in January 2025, brokered by the United States, Egypt and Qatar.

The plan's first phase covers a cessation of hostilities, the release of detainees, more aid deliveries and a partial Israeli troop withdrawal, while the second phase addresses the future governance of the enclave.

Trump announced the agreement on the second phase on July 30, 2026, and it provides for the full disarmament of Palestinian armed groups.