Israel Declares 'Tactical Pause' in Fighting, Allows Gaza Aid Airdrops Amid Famine Fears
- On Saturday, Israel said it opened humanitarian corridors and air dropped aid into Gaza, marking the first aid delivery in weeks.
- Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza on March 2, after ceasefire talks broke down, causing a humanitarian crisis.
- The Gaza Health Ministry reported 127 malnutrition deaths, 85 among children, with one in five children suffering from malnutrition.
- Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, said `Air drops will not reverse the deepening starvation`, highlighting their inefficiency amid criticism of being a PR stunt.
- Looking ahead, Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice, and France will recognize Palestine as a state in September.
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UN welcomes Israel's 'humanitarian pauses' as hunger crisis in Gaza prompts new aid access
The Israeli military said it would halt activity between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. (0700–1700 GMT) in designated areas: Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City. Secure corridors for aid convoys will also be operational from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
REPORTING - At the Kerem Shalom crossing point, tons of food are waiting to be distributed in the enclave. The Israeli army and humanitarian actors bear responsibility.
The Israeli army is planning to launch further relief missions over Gaza – and is announcing the identification of safe routes and corridors.
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