Israel’s decision to pause military operations for 10 hours a day in three Gaza areas has drawn a mixed response from international officials, aid groups, Israeli politicians, and Gazan civilians.
The military says activity will stop during the day in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City to enable humanitarian aid delivery. Secure routes for food and medicine convoys will also be open.
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher welcomed the move, saying teams would “do all we can to reach as many starving people as we can.” The UN’s World Food Programme also signalled readiness to scale up support. But Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 127 deaths from malnutrition so far—85 of them children—including a 5-month-old baby.
On the ground, some Gazans cautiously welcomed the pause. “We hope today marks a first step in ending this war,” said Tamer Al-Burai. Others voiced concern about safety: “When aid is airdropped, it causes injuries,” said displaced resident Suhaib Mohammed.
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