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Dear A.,
Today, Israel carried out the largest humanitarian
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airdrop into Gaza yet , dropping 126 packages of humanitarian aid.
The IDF said the airdrops were carried out "as part of the cooperation between Israel, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Spain, France, and Germany."
Yesterday, Israel facilitated the entry of over
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210 aid trucks into Gaza, while just over 200 were collected by the U.N. and international organizations, leaving hundreds of trucks on the Gaza side of the border still awaiting distribution.
Four fuel tankers were also sent in, and 43 pallets of aid were airdropped.
Also today, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee
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visited the Gaza Strip to observe Israel's ongoing and extensive humanitarian efforts.
The pair visited a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution site, witnessing the U.S.- and Israeli-backed organization deliver its
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100 millionth meal to Gazan civilians.
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"Today, we spent over five hours inside Gaza — level setting the facts on the ground, assessing conditions, and meeting with [GHF] and other agencies. The purpose of the visit was to give [President Trump] a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation and help craft a plan to deliver food and medical aid to the people of Gaza," Witkoff
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said .
Since Hamas started the war on October 7, Israel has facilitated the delivery of nearly
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1.9 million tons of aid on over 96,000 trucks into Gaza, an average of approximately 145 trucks and 2,800 tons per day.
In a
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speech on the Senate floor, Senator Tom Cotton "set the record straight" on the situation in Gaza: "Children in Gaza aren't going hungry because of Israel. They're suffering because Hamas uses food and aid as a weapon to stay in power."
Watch his full 8-minute speech below:
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While Israel works to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Hamas is prolonging the suffering of Israelis and Palestinians alike.
American leaders must demand Hamas immediately accept the ceasefire deal it rejected last week and increase the pressure on the terror group.
Below are more key stories and links to share AIPAC social media content. We'll continue to provide the latest updates on
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our social media channels .
Shabbat Shalom,
Jake Braunstein
Director of Policy Communications
Tell Congress: Condemn Hamas for Rejecting the U.S.-backed Ceasefire
Hamas once again rejected a U.S.-brokered agreement, already agreed to by Israel, that would stop the fighting, free hostages, and surge aid into Gaza.
Take 30 seconds: Urge your members of Congress to increase the pressure on Hamas to immediately release the hostages.
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Hamas, PIJ release hostage propaganda videos
Last night, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)
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released a propaganda video of Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, whom the terror group has held hostage in Gaza for 665 days.
Braslavski's family did not authorize the release of the video, releasing only a single still photograph.
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Today, Hamas published its own
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propaganda video showing hostage Evyatar David. His family did not approve the video for public release.
In the video, Evyatar appears emaciated, held captive in the tunnels beneath Gaza, demonstrating the torturous conditions Hamas is keeping the hostages in.
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50 hostages, including 2 Americans, are still being held in captivity in Gaza.
The United States and international community must demand their immediate and unconditional release.
U.S. plans to dismantle UNRWA
The United States has formally determined that UNRWA, the U.N.'s agency for Palestinians that employed Hamas terrorists, is beyond reform and must be permanently dismantled,
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according to reports .
"The Administration has determined UNRWA is irredeemably compromised and now seeks its full dismantlement," a notice sent to Congress reportedly reads.
"UNRWA exists to provide cover for Hamas. They are completely corrupt and should be disbanded," a senior State Department official said.
Houthi missile launched at Israel
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists today
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launched another ballistic missile at the Jewish state, triggering sirens across central Israel.
The missile was successfully intercepted by U.S.-backed Israeli missile defense systems.
Since mid-March 18, the Houthis have launched 67 ballistic missiles and at least 17 drones at Israel.
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Hamas started this terrible war on October 7, and has since brought suffering on Gaza only to stay in power and keep 50 hostages.
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Read an important statement from Emily Damari on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement.
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Democrats across the country are clear: Hamas must release all remaining hostages without any conditions or face serious consequences!
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John Spencer: "Israel is delivering unprecedented humanitarian aid to Gaza during active combat, a historic first. No military has ever provided such aid to an enemy population while still fighting on the ground."
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Support our work to keep Israel safe.
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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