By Nexus News Live – July 27, 2025
Israel has announced new “tactical pauses” in military operations across Gaza to open the door for critical humanitarian relief amid mounting global scrutiny over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Starting Sunday, military actions will cease each day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time in three densely populated zones—Gaza City, Deir al‑Balah, and al‑Mawasi—until further notice ElHuffPost+10Reuters+10Reuters+10.
These localized pauses coincide with the launch of aid airdrops by Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, delivering approximately 25 tons of food supplies including flour, sugar, and canned goods to multiple sites in Gaza The Times+2Reuters+2AP News+2. Israel has also opened secure convoy corridors, allowing overland deliveries between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., aimed at making aid access more consistent The Times+3Reuters+3Reuters+3.
The changes follow months of international pressure as Gaza’s population faces dire hunger. The Gaza Health Ministry has reported at least 133 deaths from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, including 87 children, with tens of thousands suffering from famine-like conditions Wikipedia+6Reuters+6Reuters+6.
While Israel has defended the policy shift as a humanitarian necessity—and denies allegations of deliberate starvation—aid agencies and rights groups have criticized Israel’s earlier decisions. In March 2025, Israel cut off most aid deliveries, including water and fuel, exacerbating the crisis. The U.N. has described the aid system as “broken,” blaming excessive Israeli restrictions and bureaucracy for flawed distribution Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8The Wall Street Journal+8.
During Sunday’s aid distribution, at least 17 people were killed and 50 injured at sites where aid trucks arrived, despite the declared pause Reuters+1Reuters+1. The UN’s aid chief Tom Fletcher emphasized that his teams will “do all we can to reach as many starving people as we can in this window” Omni+2Reuters+2Reuters+2. Still, relief agencies say that airdrops alone are unsafe and inefficient, underscoring the urgent need for full, unobstructed land access The Times.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—a U.S.-backed replacement for U.N.-led aid channels—has come under fire for delivering insufficient food boxes and failing to meet basic nutrition needs. Many aid organizations have boycotted GHF over humanitarian concerns AP News+2The Wall Street Journal+2The Wall Street Journal+2.
Critics warn that these tactical pauses are a short-term response rather than a solution. The pauses are confined to selected areas, and the rest of Gaza remains under active bombardment. Global leaders, including Germany‘s Chancellor Merz and UK officials, are urging Israel toward broader ceasefire talks and expanded aid corridors The Times+1AP News+1.
For Gazans, the announcement brings cautious relief. While some hope this marks a first step toward ending the conflict, many wonder whether this fragile arrangement can evolve into genuine, life-saving aid access—and whether the pauses will hold under continued combat.
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