Israeli military announces ‘tactical pause’ in attempt to increase flow of aid into hard-hit Gaza

Published June 15, 2024 10:04 PM

By JOSEF FEDERMAN, WAFAA SHURAFA and JULIA FRANKEL
Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has announced a “tactical pause” in its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip to allow the deliveries of increased quantities of humanitarian aid. The army said the pause would begin at 8 a.m. (0500 GMT, 1 a.m. eastern) and remain in effect until 7 p.m. (1600 GMT, noon eastern). It says the pauses are to take place every day until further notice. The pause is aimed at allowing aid trucks to reach the Israel-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing, the main entry point for incoming aid, and travel safely to a nearby highway to deliver supplies to other parts of Gaza.

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