Efforts by international mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and the US, to restore a ceasefire and negotiate the release of hostages have encountered significant challenges.

The Israeli military claims to have established full operational control over 30% of Gaza, designating these areas as buffer zones.

Katz has indicated plans for Israel to create its own aid distribution infrastructure in Gaza to prevent supplies from reaching Hamas, although details remain unclear.

The politically sensitive issue of restoring aid to Gaza is complicated by the ongoing hostage situation, with 58 individuals still held by Hamas since the October 7 attacks.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that there are currently no plans to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, framing the blockade as a strategic measure against Hamas.

An autopsy report revealed that 14 medics killed by Israeli forces in March suffered fatal gunshot wounds, raising alarms about attacks on medical personnel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reinforced this stance, asserting that no aid should be sent until all hostages are released.

Since March 2, 2025, Israel has completely obstructed aid supplies, including food, fuel, water, and medicine, coinciding with the collapse of a ceasefire and the resumption of hostilities.

The conflict has resulted in over 51,000 Palestinian deaths, with more than 1,600 fatalities reported since Israel resumed military operations on March 18.

Doctors and humanitarian groups have described the situation in Gaza as the worst it has been in 18 months, with severe shortages of basic necessities exacerbated by ongoing violence.

Israel has faced accusations of worsening conditions by targeting hospitals and medical staff, with recent airstrikes reportedly disabling two hospitals.

Recent airstrikes in Gaza killed 13 individuals, including a prominent photographer, further raising concerns about the ongoing violence.