Israel has announced a new daily 10-hour pause in parts of Gaza, aiming to ease the flow of humanitarian aid into one of the world’s most densely populated conflict zones. The ceasefire window, running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, covers coastal Al-Mawasi, central Deir al-Balah and northern Gaza City.
Under the plan, designated secure routes will let aid convoys carrying food and medicine operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., boosting the daily available window for relief operations to a total of 17 hours.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) stresses speed: with more than 100 truckloads already cleared at border crossings, officials urge Israeli authorities to approve movements swiftly. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said, "We welcome the one-week scale-up of aid, but approvals must keep pace with the needs on the ground."
On Sunday, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates made the first major airdrops in months, parachuting nearly 23 tonnes of emergency supplies into northern Gaza. A Jordanian official noted that while airdrops demonstrate solidarity, they cannot replace sustained land-based deliveries.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports six more deaths from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the hunger toll to 133 since the war began in 2023—87 of them children. Aid agencies warn that Gaza’s 2.2 million residents face the risk of mass hunger without a reliable aid pipeline.
Indirect ceasefire talks in Doha between Israel and Hamas have collapsed, and U.S. President Donald Trump—visiting Scotland—said the government in Jerusalem must decide its next steps. He added uncertainty over how Israel will proceed after the breakdown of hostage-release negotiations.
As these humanitarian pauses take effect, global observers are watching closely. For young travelers, entrepreneurs and changemakers, the situation across Gaza underscores the urgent need for coordinated action—from diplomatic channels to digital platforms—to alleviate suffering and preserve hope.
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Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin
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