The Israeli army announced the opening of a new humanitarian crossing at Kizufim for aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, a day before a U.S. deadline for increased aid. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had urged Israel to permit daily entry of 350 aid trucks and establish a fifth crossing to address the humanitarian crisis. They warned that failure to comply may lead to a suspension of U.S. military aid. The Kizufim crossing aims to enhance the delivery of crucial supplies to the region.