Israeli right-wing activists block aid trucks passage to Gaza: Haaretz

The Israeli media outlet Haaretz is reporting that some 20 Israeli right-wing activists from Tzav 9 group are blocking the route of humanitarian aid trucks heading to Gaza, in the Ashdod port in southern Israel.

Since the war has broken out on 7 October, Tzav 9 activists have frequently blocked aid trucks, and physically assaulted drivers, vowing to block aid until all captives are released.

The activists chanted: “You won't receive a slice of bread until you return the hostages.”

Tzav 9 is sanctioned by the European Union and the former US President Joe Biden’s administration.

Only a few weeks ago, Israel announced that it would allow basic and limited aid to enter Gaza after international pressure from its allies to ease its blockade on the Strip.