Israel's Daily Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza Conflict

Gaza Humanitarian Pauses:

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Israel has agreed to implement daily four-hour humanitarian pauses in the conflict in northern Gaza, allowing people to evacuate the area during these periods. The White House sees this as a positive step, with the first pause scheduled to be announced on Thursday.


Israel's Limited Notifications:

The US National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, mentioned that Israel committed to providing a three-hour advance notice for each four-hour window. However, there won't be a general ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as stated by Kirby, to prevent legitimizing actions taken by Hamas on October 7.

Partial Ceasefire Talks:

During negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden requested longer pauses but ruled out a complete ceasefire. Despite Israel stating it hasn't agreed to any ceasefires, it will permit brief, localized pauses to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid. The US aims to send 150 aid trucks to Gaza daily.

Escalating Toll, Humanitarian Appeals:

A somber scene of escalating conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian efforts.
Rising Gaza-Israel Toll
The death toll in Gaza since October 7 is reported at 10,812 Palestinians, while in Israel, it stands at over 1,400. The UN emphasized   the     need 
for humanitarian pauses to be coordinated with all parties involved for
 effectiveness.



Gaza Criticism:

Some critics, such as Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara, dismissed the US announcement as a distraction, emphasizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Bishara criticized the Biden administration for its perceived reluctance to pressure Israel to end the conflict.

Ceasefire Calls:

Despite the US announcement, many argue that a mere pause is insufficient, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire to enable uninterrupted humanitarian aid, the departure of foreigners, and potential negotiations. Pressure is mounting on Israel to consider a genuine ceasefire in the coming days.

Gaza Captive Talks:

CIA Director William Burns, Mossad Chief David Barnea, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani engaged in discussions on captive releases in Gaza.
Stands for Gaza
Indirect talks in Qatar, involving CIA Director William Burns, focused on efforts to secure the release of captives in Gaza. Qatar, a mediator with Hamas, played a role in a previous hostage release. Burns met with Mossad chief David Barnea and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, indicating ongoing negotiations on captive releases.




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