The humanitarian situation is strained by refugees fleeing the conflict in neighboring Sudan. Israel will send urgent humanitarian aid to South Sudan, responding to the country’s worsening crisis, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced while hosting South Sudanese Foreign Minister Semaya Kumba in Jerusalem on Monday.

Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.

Israel’s public broadcaster KAN said the announcement comes “amid reports of discussions with South Sudan on the possible transfer of Gaza residents to its territory,” though Juba has denied any such agreement.