Israeli Army Announces Daily 10-Hour Humanitarian Ceasefire in Heavily Populated Gaza Zones
The Israeli military has introduced a daily 10-hour “tactical halt in military operations” across selected zones of the Gaza Strip to allow the safe passage and distribution of humanitarian assistance.
According to a report by Times of Israel on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that a daily pause in combat operations would be observed in densely inhabited regions of Gaza to enable aid delivery.
This temporary suspension will take place every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The military emphasized that the halt will be enforced only in areas where there are currently no IDF ground operations, including al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, and that it would continue “each day until further instruction is given.”
“This measure is being undertaken in line with guidance from political leadership, and as part of the IDF’s continuous initiative—led by COGAT—to expand the volume of humanitarian aid reaching the Gaza Strip,” the statement said. “The decision was made in coordination with the United Nations and international humanitarian bodies after holding consultations on the matter.”
Furthermore, the military noted that specific “safe corridors” would be opened from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. “to ensure the secure transit of UN and aid agency convoys transporting and distributing essentials like food and medical supplies to the civilian population throughout Gaza.”
“The IDF will maintain support for humanitarian activities while continuing ground maneuvers and offensive missions targeting terror factions in Gaza, aiming to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens,” the army said, adding that it “remains ready to escalate such efforts if deemed necessary.”
On Saturday night, the Israeli Air Force conducted its first-ever aerial aid drop, following directives from government leadership. According to Ynetnews, seven pallets containing flour, sugar, and canned goods—donated by global organizations—were dropped into the area.
Although several nations had previously conducted aid airdrops over Gaza, this marked Israel’s initial attempt. As part of broader humanitarian efforts, the IDF and COGAT also collaborated to restore power to a desalination facility in southern Gaza. This enhanced the plant’s output from 2,000 cubic meters to 20,000 cubic meters of water daily—benefiting around 900,000 residents.
