Israeli Military Enforces Tactical Pause for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Amid Criticism from Netanyahu

Israel's military has announced a daily 'tactical pause' in fighting along a 7.5-mile route in southern Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries amid a severe crisis, beginning daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This measure, effective in the Rafah area, aims to alleviate the backlog of aid at the Kerem Shalom crossing and ensure safe passage to the Salah a-Din highway. The move comes after discussions with the UN and international aid agencies, coinciding with the Eid Al-Adha holiday. Despite this initiative, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ultranationalist figures have criticized the pause, maintaining that military operations will continue elsewhere in Gaza. The international community, including the U.S., has been advocating for a broader ceasefire to address the humanitarian situation.