Under International Pressure, Israel Announces 10-Hour Daily Ceasefire in Three Gaza Areas to Facilitate Aid Delivery

Gaza: Amid growing international pressure, Israel has announced a temporary halt to military operations in three areas of Gaza for 10 hours each day. This decision aims to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid by both air and land routes.
According to Egyptian media, aid from Egypt and the UAE has begun arriving in Gaza, although the number of trucks sent and the timeline for additional deliveries remain unclear.
Reuters reports that the Israeli military has stated that it will temporarily suspend military actions in three specific regions of Gaza — Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City — daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice. Additionally, safe corridors will remain open between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. to allow the movement of civilians and aid vehicles.
In response to international criticism of the dire hunger and famine conditions in Gaza, Israel has also claimed that it has started airlifting humanitarian aid into the region. The Israeli military, in a statement posted on Telegram, emphasized that these airlifts would improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and counter claims that Israel is deliberately causing a famine.
However, leaders from the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations have expressed strong skepticism about the effectiveness of air-delivered aid. They argue that air drops are insufficient and could pose further risks to those already suffering from severe hunger. UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) head Philippe Lazzarini stated that airlifting aid cannot end hunger, calling it expensive, ineffective, and potentially life-threatening for those in dire need. He urged Israel to remove barriers for land convoys to ensure that over 2 million besieged Gazans receive adequate food, water, and medicine in a timely manner.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s state-backed media channel, Al-Qahera News, reported that following international warnings about the growing famine, aid trucks have started heading from Egypt to Gaza. Social media videos have also surfaced showing a convoy of trucks crossing through the Rafah crossing into Gaza.
Additionally, reports indicate that aid has started flowing through Jordan as well, with the Jordanian Public Security Directorate releasing a video claiming that Jordanian aid convoys are en route to Gaza.
In the meantime, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has welcomed the temporary halt in military operations in Gaza, viewing it as a positive step toward alleviating the humanitarian crisis.