Israel has authorized a phased and controlled resumption of commercial goods deliveries into Gaza through local private sector traders. The Israeli military agency responsible for coordinating aid, COGAT, announced that this gradual reopening aims to reduce reliance on the United Nations for humanitarian supplies amid worsening famine and an ongoing hostage crisis in the Gaza Strip. This marks the first time in nearly a year that private sector goods will be allowed entry into the enclave, with the process described as progressive and subject to strict control measures.