Only 674 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip in the past eight days since Israel eased restrictions on July 27, according to a statement from the Hamas-run Gaza Government Media Office on Monday.
An average of only 84 aid trucks entered Gaza each day, whereas approximately 4,800 trucks were expected to enter over the eight-day period.
The office emphasized that the Gaza Strip requires at least 600 trucks of aid and fuel supplies every day to meet the minimum needs of the local health, services, and food sectors. According to data released by the World Health Organization on July 27, over 5,000 children under five in the Gaza Strip received outpatient treatment for malnutrition in the first two weeks of July. This year, the Gaza Strip has reported a total of 74 deaths related to malnutrition, with 63 of those occurring in July.
Only 674 aid trucks enter Gaza Strip in past 8 days: Hamas-run media office
Only 674 aid trucks enter Gaza Strip in past 8 days: Hamas-run media office
The Republic of Korea (ROK)'s former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges.
The criminal division of the Seoul Central District Court in charge of Yoon's obstruction of justice case handed down the prison sentence to Yoon for abusing the presidential security service to hinder the anti-corruption agency from executing its arrest warrant in January 2025.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) was once thwarted in its attempt to arrest Yoon as the presidential security service formed human shields and bus blockades to prevent investigators from entering the presidential residence.
The team of Cho Eun-suk, an independent counsel who led investigations into Yoon's insurrection and other charges, demanded a 10-year prison term for Yoon.
The court said Yoon privatized the presidential security service for personal safety and private interests by blocking the law enforcement agencies' lawful execution of an arrest warrant and attempting to destroy evidence, pointing out that despite the very bad nature of his crime, he consistently offered unconvincing excuses and showed no remorse.
The court stressed that severe punishment was necessary, considering the need to restore the rule of law damaged by Yoon's crime, but it noted that the fact that he was a first-time offender with no criminal record was considered a favorable factor.
The sentencing, which was broadcast live, was Yoon's first verdict coming from his botched martial law bid.
The first-instance sentencing for Yoon's insurrection charges was scheduled for Feb 19. The special counsel sought a death penalty for Yoon on the charges.
Yoon declared emergency martial law on the night of Dec 3 in 2024, but it was revoked hours later by the National Assembly.
The constitutional court upheld a motion to impeach Yoon in April 2025, officially removing him from office.
The ousted leader was indicted while in detention in January 2025 on charges of leading an insurrection, becoming the first sitting ROK president facing such prosecution.
ROK ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
ROK ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
