A U.S.-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave, but the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral,

Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into Gaza today, the Israeli military has said, as UN officials reported that distribution issues had meant that no aid had so far reached people in need.

The Israeli PM says if there is an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire and a hostage release deal, Israel will be open to this.