Israel reportedly bars items like crutches, croissants from entering Gaza
Humanitarian aid items blocked by Tel Aviv include anesthetics, chocolate croissants, generators for hospitals, maternity kits, power supply equipment and solar panels, reports Washington Post. | Israel has rejected or restricted access to aid items ranging from life-saving medical supplies to toys to chocolate croissants from entering the besieged Gaza, the Washington Post reported. The US news outlet contacted 25 aid groups, UN agencies and donor countries to ask about aid delivery to Gaza. Food, water and blankets do not require approvals, but agencies submit requests for items they think have a chance of being rejected, such as communications equipment and sanitation or shelter items.