Israel's intensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday killed at least 91 people, with a blockade of food, medicine and other supplies since early March worsening the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave.
Mahmoud Basal, spokesman for the Civil Defense in Gaza, said Israeli forces had been bombing multiple areas of Gaza since the early hours of Monday, with the attacks continuing into the afternoon. Meanwhile, the Israeli military had also expanded its ground operations in Gaza.
The Israeli military announced a large ground assault in Gaza on Sunday, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
Since Israel resumed its military offensive on March 18, 2025, at least 3,193 Palestinians have been killed and 8,993 others injured, Gaza-based health authorities said on Sunday.
The Hamas-run media office stated on Monday that signs of famine and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza are deteriorating at an alarming rate, posing a serious threat to civilian lives.
Currently, Gaza requires at least 500 trucks per day to deliver food, emergency aid, and medical supplies, along with 50 fuel tankers to transport essential fuel.
Eden Bar Tal, director general of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Monday that baby food had started entering the Gaza Strip by truck that day, and that Israel will facilitate the entry of dozens of aid trucks into Gaza in the coming days.
The Times of Israel quoted an Israeli official on Monday saying that another batch of flour, baby food, and medical supplies will be allowed to enter Gaza.
The Hamas-run media office later issued a statement saying that the Israeli military currently permits only nine trucks carrying baby food into Gaza, but these supplies are merely a drop in the bucket and fall far short of meeting the basic needs of the people.
The office urged the Israeli military to unconditionally open the crossings and allow full access for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes kill 91 in Gaza
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
