In a strategic shift, the Israeli military has declared a daily “tactical pause” in its ongoing southern Gaza offensive to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the beleaguered territory. The pause will occur each day from 8am local time (6am BST) until 7 pm local time (5pm BST) and will continue until further notice, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
This initiative aims to allow aid convoys to reach the Kerem Shalom crossing, a key entry point for supplies controlled by Israel. These convoys will then travel along the Salah a-Din highway, a crucial north-south route within Gaza, to distribute aid to various parts of the Strip. The IDF confirmed that this measure is being coordinated with the United Nations (UN) and other international humanitarian organisations.
