Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, as UN officials reported that distribution issues had meant that no aid had so far reached people in need.

In view of a new ground offensive, Israeli military has asked residents of southern Gazan city of Khan Younis to evacuate.

The humanitarian crisis has prompted international anger, with the European Union saying it would review its trade cooperation deal with Israel over the blockade. Meanwhile, the Israeli army stepped up its offensive over the weekend,