In a significant development, Israel has announced the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing on October 15, allowing humanitarian aid to flow into the war-torn Palestinian territory from Egypt. The decision, reported by Israeli public broadcaster KAN, comes as Gaza grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis following two years of conflict. The United Nations and various aid organizations have long advocated for the reopening of this crucial crossing to address the dire situation. According to KAN, 600 trucks of humanitarian aid, coordinated by the UN, international organizations, the private sector, and donor countries, will be dispatched to Gaza on Wednesday. The reopening follows a ceasefire agreement brokered by former US President Donald Trump, which included the release of hostages held by Hamas. While Hamas has released all 20 living hostages, it has yet to return the remains of all 28 deceased hostages. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has threatened to halt aid if Hamas fails to return the remaining bodies. The decision to reopen Rafah was reportedly influenced by Hamas’s intention to return four more bodies, though this has not been confirmed by the militant group. The UN had previously declared famine in Gaza in August, a claim Israel disputes.