Since Israel’s offensive led to a security breakdown in Gaza that has made it nearly impossible to safely deliver food to starving Palestinians, much of the limited aid entering is being hoarded by gangs and merchants and sold at exorbitant prices.

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The military statement said airdrops would be conducted in coordination with international aid organizations. It was not clear where they would be carried out.