The Israeli army announces daily pause in Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid

The Israeli army announces daily pause in Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid

The Israeli army announces daily pause in operations in Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid. Controversy and calls for international ceasefire.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

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Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

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War 16.06.2024

The Israeli army announced on Sunday a crucial decision that could mark a turning point in the conflict with Gaza. After more than eight months of intense military operations in the Strip, Israel declared a daily pause in its operations in southern Gaza, with the aim of allowing more humanitarian aid to enter a territory devastated by war and threatened by famine. This pause, which will take place daily from 08:00 to 19:00 (05:00 to 16:00 GMT), will cover an area from Kerem Shalom in Israel to Salahedin Road in Gaza and northward in the Palestinian territory. The measure was taken after the deaths of 11 Israeli soldiers, eight of them in a bomb attack in Gaza, triggered by a Hamas attack in Israel on October 7. The decision to implement this pause was met with some controversy in Israel. While the army seeks to increase the flow of humanitarian aid in Gaza, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir described it as a "wicked and stupid" action. However, the UN welcomed the measure and called for concrete actions to facilitate the delivery of vital assistance to the civilian population in Gaza. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is heartbreaking, with 75% of its 2.4 million inhabitants displaced and facing the threat of famine. Limited access to water, food, and medicine has been a constant challenge due to the fighting and restrictions imposed by Israel. The UN has repeatedly warned about the crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for international assistance. The war between Israel and Hamas has taken a heavy toll in human lives, with thousands of Palestinian civilians and Israeli soldiers killed in the clashes. The escalation of the conflict has prompted an international call for a ceasefire, with mediators like US President Joe Biden pressuring both parties to accept an agreement to end the violence. Amid this tense backdrop, negotiations for a ceasefire have been hindered by disagreements between Israel and Hamas. While mediators seek a temporary agreement, demands for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and the release of prisoners are points of contention complicating the talks. The international community closely monitors the situation in Gaza and the possibility of reaching a ceasefire to end the bloodshed and pave the way for a lasting peace process. The lives lost and the massive destruction in Gaza and Israel are a tragic reminder of the urgent need to find a negotiated solution that addresses the underlying causes of the conflict and ensures the security and well-being of both populations.

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