According to a US official, Israel has set up a new land crossing that leads straight into northern Gaza

The Israeli government has reportedly "prepared a new land crossing directly into northern Gaza," according to a senior US administration official. This comes after weeks of mounting US pressure as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

In a call with reporters, the official stated, "This third crossing will allow for aid to flow directly to the population in northern Gaza that is in dire need of assistance."

“As the UN confirmed today, we expect the first deliveries to transit this crossing over the coming weeks, starting with a pilot and then ramping up,” the official continued.