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The Israeli military announced on Sunday a daily pause in military operations across three key areas of Gaza, aiming to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. The measure follows growing international pressure to ensure safer access to aid and civilian movement amid intensified fighting.
According to the military statement, the pause will occur in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time (0700 to 1700 GMT) until further notice. In addition, designated secure routes will remain open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to facilitate the movement of civilians and humanitarian aid.
The announcement comes after months of escalating conflict, with densely populated Gaza enduring severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The pause is intended to provide relief to displaced residents and allow aid organizations greater access to affected communities.
Palestinian officials have urged that such measures be expanded to include broader ceasefires, warning that temporary pauses may not be sufficient to address the scale of the humanitarian disaster. International organizations, including the United Nations, have repeatedly called for sustained safe corridors to deliver assistance to civilians trapped in conflict zones.
The situation in Gaza remains volatile, with continued airstrikes and ground operations reported in surrounding areas despite the announced pauses. Observers note that the success of this initiative will depend on strict adherence to the announced schedules and cooperation between both parties to ensure the safe passage of civilians and aid convoys.
The pause marks one of the most significant humanitarian measures introduced in recent months as Israel faces mounting global scrutiny over civilian casualties and the dire living conditions in Gaza.
