Israel pauses fighting to allow aid delivery to starving Gazans

On July 27, 2025, Israel initiated a tactical pause in military operations in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries. This pause was in response to a joint statement from 25 countries, which called for an immediate end to hostilities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) implemented humanitarian corridors and designated hours for safe passage of aid trucks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the affected areas of Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City. More routes for aid trucks would be operational between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., with the IDF prepared to scale up its activities as needed. This decision came amidst reports of a dire humanitarian situation, with many NGOs halting aid delivery due to safety concerns. The tactical pause aimed to address the severe starvation affecting the population, which has seen nearly 90 children die of hunger in recent days. Despite this announcement, violence continued, as reports surfaced of multiple casualties from IDF actions on the same day. A hospital in Gaza reported receiving 12 bodies, including four children and a woman, following IDF fire near an aid distribution point. Injuries were also recorded, with approximately 100 individuals hurt during these incidents. It remains uncertain if these events occurred before or after the humanitarian pause took effect. Families in Gaza are struggling, with limited access to food, medicine, and basic necessities. An uncle of a young girl who recently died from starvation attributed her death to the Israeli blockade, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on civilians. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated, prompting urgent calls for sustained aid and relief efforts amidst ongoing hostilities.