Israel denied entry to the Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, on August 22nd, following a decision to disconnect relations with the Israeli government. The move comes after Colau's city council passed a resolution to suspend ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza. This decision reflects a broader diplomatic tension surrounding international engagement with Israel. The Israeli government stated its refusal to allow Colau's entry, indicating a firm stance on the matter. The specifics of the "disconnection of relations" by the Barcelona government and Israel's precise response were not detailed in the provided sources. Separately, on August 21st, over 220 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings. According to the online coordination office, more than 370 trucks were collected and distributed by the UN and international organizations, with hundreds more awaiting collection. Fuel tankers for essential humanitarian systems also entered, and 155 pallets of aid were delivered via airdrops in cooperation with other countries. A rotation of humanitarian personnel was also successfully completed, with efforts to expand aid facilitation continuing.
