The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it will implement a daily tactical pause in a section of southern Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.
This pause will be in effect from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day until further notice, covering the area from the Kerem Shalom crossing to Salah al-Din Street and then northward.
This decision aims to increase the volume of humanitarian aid entering Gaza, following discussions with the United Nations and other organizations.
Despite Israel's ongoing efforts to facilitate aid distribution through the Kerem Shalom crossing, humanitarian organizations have been warning about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the besieged Palestinian territory.
The World Health Organization reported that more than 8,000 children under the age of five in Gaza have received treatment for acute malnutrition, with 1,600 of them suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
This announcement comes amid diminishing hopes for a ceasefire agreement due to conflicting demands from Israel and Hamas.
The situation undermines the chances of approving a plan revealed by US President Joe Biden, which initially calls for a six-week ceasefire, an Israeli withdrawal from populated areas in Gaza, the release of hostages held in Gaza, and the release of Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, along with the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Program, recently informed the UN Security Council about the difficulties in delivering assistance at a level that meets the growing needs on the ground. He warned that without changes, northern Gaza is facing an imminent famine.
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