Israel has announced a tactical pause in military operations across parts of Gaza due to Gaza humanitarian crisis. this ceasefire will allow humanitarian aid deliveries across Gaza.
The pause, which begins daily at 10:00 am and ends by 8:00 pm, covers areas like Al-Mawasi and Deir el-Balah.
Importantly, the Israeli military said it coordinated with the United Nations and NGOs to ensure secure humanitarian corridors exist.
Furthermore, the statement added that designated safe routes now cover all of Gaza to facilitate food and medical deliveries.
Although the UN has not officially responded, aid groups are cautiously hopeful and awaiting on-ground verification of access.
Israel insists the pause disproves allegations of using starvation as a weapon, stressing their commitment to humanitarian support.
Notably, Israel said it airdropped seven pallets of food and would expand this operation alongside land-based convoy support.
Previously, countries like the UAE and Britain committed to resuming aid drops and coordinating efforts with Jordan and others.
Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA cautioned that air drops alone cannot resolve Gaza’s deepening hunger crisis, calling them inefficient.
He emphasized that air drops are expensive and sometimes deadly, making coordinated ground access the only sustainable option.
Despite Israel’s claims of unrestricted truck entry, humanitarian groups cite excessive restrictions and tight internal road controls.
Saturday’s attacks reportedly killed over 50 Palestinians, including some near aid centers, worsening fears among already starving civilians.
Israel also intercepted a boat from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aiming to breach the Gaza naval blockade with supplies.
Meanwhile, over 100 NGOs warn that Gaza faces “mass starvation,” urging broader, more reliable humanitarian access routes immediately.
According to officials, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—backed by Israel and the U.S.—continues operating despite global criticism.
Several aid workers claim Israeli fire near distribution points has resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths since operations resumed.
Hossam Sobh, a Gaza resident, expressed despair: “We just want peace before we all die from hunger and war.”
