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Israel reversed a decision on Sunday to stop humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip following US pressure, with Tel Aviv pledging to reopen the territory’s crossings on Monday.

Channel 12, citing an unnamed political official, said Tel Aviv backtracked on its earlier decision to suspend aid deliveries to Gaza “until further notice,” after pressure from Washington.

The official added that Israel promised the US that it would reopen Gaza’s crossings for humanitarian aid starting Monday.

There was no official Israeli confirmation of the report.

Israel’s public broadcaster KAN earlier reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the suspension of aid deliveries to Gaza upon the army’s recommendation, alleging Hamas’ violation of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

At least 34 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, with Tel Aviv alleging that Hamas had attacked its forces in the southern city of Rafah.

Hamas has denied any involvement in the attacks and reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

The ceasefire deal was announced on Oct. 10, based on a phased plan presented by US President Donald Trump. Phase one included the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The plan also envisages the rebuilding of Gaza and the establishment of a new governing mechanism without Hamas.

Since October 2023, the Israeli genocidal war has killed nearly 68,200 people and injured more than 170,200, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.