The Israeli military has announced a "tactical pause" in fighting in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City to address a worsening humanitarian situation.

Israel declared a “tactical pause” in fighting in parts of Gaza on Sunday and said it would allow the UN and aid agencies to open secure land routes to tackle a deepening hunger crisis. The military also said it had begun air-dropping food into the territory and angrily rejected allegations it was using starvation as a weapon against Palestinian civilians.

The Israeli military has decided to pause its activities in three areas of Gaza, intending to alleviate the humanitarian crisis. These pauses will occur daily in Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City from 10 a.