Now to the Middle East, where Israel is facing intense
scrutiny over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel Defense Forces say they are opening up new ways
for the aid to get in after allegations that they've
been intentionally limiting access to civilians in need.
Deborah Patterson, E Jerusalem, with more on that part of
the story.
Deborah, good morning to you.
A very good morning. the United Nations says Israel has
shown signs of good intentions regarding aid,
but that over 40% of its request to transport supplies
through Israeli checkpoints in Gaza were turned down last week.
Under pressure from the US to flood Gaza with humanitarian
aid,
Israel insists it is doing everything it can just this
morning,
saying the UN needs to do its job and collect
enough supplies to fill 700 trucks waiting at the Kiram
Shalom crossing.
But the UN says it's not just about food but
distribution,
which is hindered by the almost total destruction of civilian
infrastructure in Gaza.
Roads have been blown up,
along with health, water and sanitation facilities.
The problem is that is not just about food.
The problem is that monetary famine is a much more
complex.
It's much bigger than simply,
you know, bringing in flour and and and bake few
few loaf of bread or pita.
In the north, one bakery was brought to life for
the first time in six months after receiving fuel and
flour.
For many, it is a lifeline.
It had reached the point where some Dawood said,
where we were eating animal feed.
But it is not enough.
Many waited more than six hours for just one loaf
of bread.
Humanitarian workers do what they can the demand to fill
bowl after bowl never ending.
1/3 of children under the age of two are acutely
malnourished,
says UNICEF. Prior to October Seven,
there were none.
Israeli war cabinet meets again today,
but its attention is not on Gaza but the crisis
with Iran.
A senior American official tells CBS News that Israel has
not shared its plans with the US,
but some in the administration expect a limited strike inside
Iran.
Vlad.
Deborah Patta in East Jerusalem for us.
Thank you, Deborah.