Israel has begun allowing a trickle of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after sealing the territory’s 2 million Palestinians off from all imports for more than 2 1/2 months.

Israel is ramping up military pressure against Hamas, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip. It comes as aid is finally starting to trickle back into Gaza. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for "full control" of the Gaza Strip following a significant military escalation aimed at capturing the region.

Tensions escalate in Gaza as an IDF soldier is killed just hours after Israel confirms the death of senior Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds with a bold declaration,

The first few aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday following nearly three months of Israel’s blockade of food, medicine and other supplies, Israel and the United Nations said, as Israel acknowledged growing pressure from allies including the U.

The prime minister said that while Israel plans to take “all” of Gaza, he had to prevent mass starvation there for “practical and diplomatic reasons.”

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Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas that are taking place in Doha include discussions on ending the war as well as a truce and hostage deal proposal, a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.