Israeli military announces daily 'tactical pause' for Gaza aid

The Guardian June 16, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Israeli military announces an 11-hour daily 'tactical pause' in southern Gaza to allow increased humanitarian aid delivery via Kerem Shalom crossing. The pause, from 8 am to 7 pm, aims to address the bottleneck and aid shortage. UN reports a decline in aid flow, with only 68 trucks daily in May compared to 500 needed. The new arrangement seeks to streamline aid delivery and ensure safer transit.


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