IDF Airdrops Aid over Gaza; Netanyahu Addresses Christian Persecution Accusations - CBN NewsWatch July 28, 2025

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel's military began a series of limited ceasefires across Gaza on Sunday to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, drawing both international praise and sharp criticism from inside Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces faced mounting pressure to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where millions remain in need of food, water, and basic supplies. In response, the IDF announced new measures to expand aid delivery, both by land and air.

IDF Chief Spokesman Effie Defrin stated, "In order to reach even more civilians. The IDF has conducted an airdrop operation of humanitarian supplies led by CogAT with international aid organizations. In addition, we are now implementing daily humanitarian pauses and designated corridors to allow safe movement for aid distribution."

According to the IDF, more than 850 aid trucks entered Gaza over the past week. Israel also connected a power line to increase clean water output in Gaza by 5 million gallons per day. However, as United Nations convoys resumed operations, some were looted, raising serious concerns about the security of distribution.