Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza

Israeli military says it will put secure routes in place to ‘increase the scale of humanitarian aid’

The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of a series of steps launched as concerns over surging hunger in the territory mount and as Israel faces a wave of international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war.

The military said it would begin a “tactical pause” in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah and Muwasi, three areas of the territory with large populations, to “increase the scale of humanitarian aid” entering the territory.

The pause begins every day at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time until further notice.

Source CBC News