Israel halts aid entry into Gaza

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Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a phased ceasefire and hostage/prisoner releases, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States.

The first phase of the ceasefire entered into force; hostage/prisoner exchanges and increased humanitarian deliveries followed.

Israeli laws restricting UNRWA's operations came into force; their consequences for humanitarian operations later figured in ICJ proceedings.

A UN humanitarian report described expanded food, fuel and service access during the ceasefire's first phase, alongside continuing restrictions.

Large-scale Israeli airstrikes resumed, ending the relative pause in major hostilities; UN officials condemned the consequences for civilians.

After more than two months of aid blockage, Israeli authorities allowed limited UN humanitarian deliveries to Gaza, according to the ICJ's later chronology.

A new private-foundation aid distribution system began operating in Gaza; the UN and humanitarian NGOs criticized its safety and humanitarian principles.

A US-brokered ceasefire plan entered its first phase, involving hostage/prisoner releases and increased aid; implementation remained contested.