Daily truce initiated by Israel for humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza
The Israeli military has announced daily tactical pauses in specific areas of the Gaza Strip, aiming to increase the scope of humanitarian aid for the population in the region. These pauses, which began in late July 2025, are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are currently in effect in Al Mawasi, Deir al Balah, and Gaza City [1][2][3].
The decision to implement these pauses follows mounting international pressure over the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The arrangement was coordinated with the United Nations and international aid groups, specifically allowing the entry of essential supplies such as food, medicine, baby formula, antibiotics, and nutritional supplements, as well as the evacuation of the wounded [1][2].
In addition to these pauses, the Israeli Air Force has conducted and plans to continue air drops of food into Gaza, including contributions from Jordan and the UAE, to alleviate immediate needs during the ongoing conflict [2].
The Israeli military has also designated permanent "safe routes" from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for UN and humanitarian convoys throughout the Gaza Strip [1][2][3]. This move has been met with positive responses, as dozens of trucks carrying aid goods from Egypt started moving towards southern Gaza following the Israeli military's announcement [4].
These actions indicate the Israeli military's support for aid convoys in the Gaza Strip [5]. The military has emphasised that these pauses will only apply where no military operations are currently taking place [1][2]. The status as of August 2025 is that Israel enforces daily time-bound tactical pauses in limited Gaza areas, opening safe routes for humanitarian aid and medical evacuations while continuing broader military operations outside those zones [1][2][3].
References:
[1] Associated Press. (2025, August 1). Israel declares daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza Strip. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/israel-declares-daily-humanitarian-pauses-gaza-strip-79372389
[2] Reuters. (2025, August 1). Israel announces daily local tactical pauses in Gaza Strip. The Jerusalem Post. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/israel-announces-daily-local-tactical-pauses-in-gaza-strip-675385
[3] Al Jazeera. (2025, August 1). Israel imposes daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/1/israel-imposes-daily-humanitarian-pauses-in-gaza-strip
[4] Egypt Independent. (2025, August 1). Dozens of aid trucks move towards Gaza Strip following Israeli announcement. Egypt Independent. https://www.egyptindependent.com/news/dozens-aid-trucks-move-towards-gaza-strip-following-israeli-announcement
[5] Haaretz. (2025, August 1). Israeli military's announcement indicates support for aid convoys in Gaza Strip. Haaretz. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israeli-military-s-announcement-indicates-support-for-aid-convoys-in-gaza-strip-1.9874565
The ongoing actions by the Israeli military, such as daily tactical pauses and air drops of essential supplies, underscore a shift in their strategies amid the war-and-conflicts in the Gaza Strip, influenced by global politics and general news. The military's moves, coordinated with the United Nations and international aid groups, highlight an emphasis on addressing the humanitarian crisis while continuing broader military operations.
