In a bid to ease the unfolding humanitarian crisis, Israel announced a daily 10-hour pause in select Gaza areas starting Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., military actions will halt in regions such as Al-Mawasi along the coast, central Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City. This window aims to provide much-needed respite for aid to move in.
During these pauses, designated secure routes will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to facilitate the safe passage of food, medicine, and other essentials. Over 100 truckloads of vital humanitarian aid have already been cleared for delivery into Gaza.
In a significant show of support, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates performed an important airdrop operation, delivering nearly 23 tonnes of emergency supplies into the region – a first in months. 😊 While these efforts offer a glimmer of hope, aid organizations and local health officials continue to warn of severe food shortages and the deepening crisis, with casualties already reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump remarked during a visit to Scotland that Israel must carefully consider its next moves in the volatile situation, especially after the collapse of ceasefire and hostage-release talks in Doha. Additionally, the Israeli military has hinted at beginning work on a UAE-funded pipeline project to deliver water from an Egyptian desalination plant to benefit around 600,000 Gazans along the coast.
The unfolding scenario in Gaza reminds us of the pressing humanitarian challenges in the region and underscores the importance of coordinated international efforts to support relief operations. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation evolves!
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Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin
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