Israel announces military pause in three Gaza areas to address surging hunger
The military said it would halt activity in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. IST) local time every day until further notice, beginning Sunday (July 27, 2025). The military said it was not operating in those areas, but there has been fighting and strikes in each in recent weeks.
In a statement, the military said it would also designate secure routes that would be to help aid agencies deliver food and other supplies to people across Gaza.
The announcement that the military would pause some fighting comes after months of experts' warnings of famine amid Israeli restrictions on aid. International criticism, including by close allies, has grown as several hundred Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while trying to reach food distribution sites.
On Saturday (July 26, 2025), the military said it would also resume allowing airdrops into war-ravaged Gaza as part of attempts to stem the rising hunger.
The military said the humanitarian steps were being allowed alongside its continuing offensive against Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza.
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