SAEDNEWS: Facing mounting global condemnations over its brutal starvation tactics, the Israeli regime declared temporary halts in military assaults to allow limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, a move widely seen as a reluctant concession to international pressure.
Israel’s military announced daily 10-hour pauses in Gaza, beginning Sunday, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries in areas facing mass hunger and deteriorating living conditions.
The killings will be suspended from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, with secure aid corridors active from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., according to the Israeli army.
The move comes after the deaths of at least 127 Palestinians, including 85 children, from malnutrition, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported.
On Saturday, a five-month-old infant, Zainab Abu Haleeb, died from acute malnutrition at Nasser Hospital.
“This is what I get in return after three months inside the hospital – that she is dead,” said her mother, Israa Abu Haleeb.
The Egyptian Red Crescent confirmed over 100 trucks carrying food aid entered Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Israeli regime also began airdropping food supplies, claiming to ease humanitarian conditions.
Despite these steps, international observers and aid agencies condemned the effort as insufficient and overdue.
The UN cited Israel’s failure to provide adequate access routes for aid convoys, undermining relief operations.
The United States and Israel recently suspended ceasefire talks, accusing Hamas of obstructing negotiations.
Israeli officials insist sufficient aid has been permitted but accuse the UN of failing to distribute it, while simultaneously tightening restrictions since May.
Critics blame Israel for deliberately using starvation as a weapon, citing the total siege imposed on Gaza in March.
Tamer Al-Burai, a local businessman, said, “People are happy food aid is coming, but this war must end.”
Displaced Gazan Suhaib Mohammed expressed concerns about the chaotic airdrop methods, which have caused injuries.
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned the decision, calling it a “capitulation to Hamas’ campaign” and demanded a full conquest of Gaza.
Israel’s military insisted combat operations would continue and rejected claims of famine as “false propaganda.”
Meanwhile, an international aid ship was intercepted and seized by Israeli naval forces while attempting to reach Gaza.
Israel claims the ship violated its maritime zone; activists said the passengers were unharmed.
Humanitarian groups warned last week that mass starvation is spreading, with over 100 organizations calling the crisis unprecedented.
The military also claimed to have connected a power line to a desalination plant to support water supply for 900,000 residents.
Since October 7, 2023, nearly 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s assault, according to Gaza health authorities.
Global backlash has escalated, with French President Emmanuel Macron announcing recognition of a Palestinian state in September.
Macron acted unilaterally after failing to gain support from allies wary of US reprisal.
“Recognition by a European heavyweight like France is indicative of the rising frustration with Israel’s intransigent policies,” said Amjad Iraqi, analyst at the International Crisis Group.
France also cited growing anger among domestic audiences over Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe.
Macron’s plan, coordinated with Saudi Arabia, aims to leverage Palestinian reforms and Arab cooperation.
Despite opposition from Israel and Washington, Paris confirmed it would press forward with formal recognition at the UN General Assembly in September.
On Monday, 28 countries—including the UK and Japan—issued a joint statement demanding an immediate end to the war and denouncing Israel’s obstruction of aid.
The statement condemned the “inhumane killing of civilians, including children” and called the aid restrictions a violation of international law.
Israel’s war has killed over 59,000 and injured 140,000 in Gaza since October.
Despite international pressure, Israeli forces continue their brutal war as famine and mass displacement engulf the besieged enclave.
