Israeli military announces military pause in three Gaza areas
The pause will take place daily in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, from 10 a.m. (0700 GMT) to 8 p.m. (1700 GMT) until further notice, the military said.
Designated secure routes will also be in place permanently from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m., it added. Reuters
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