Experts Doubt the Significance of Israel's 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Gaza

Israel's agreement to daily four-hour pauses in fighting in northern Gaza to allow people to flee hostilities and for humanitarian aid to be let in has been met with skepticism by experts. The bombing of Gaza's largest hospital and the surrounding of four other hospitals by Israeli tanks within hours of the announcement raise questions about Israel's intent. Experts argue that a unilateral pause is insufficient and that a ceasefire is needed to ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid and negotiations. The US's push for the pause is seen as a way to support Israel while presenting it as humanitarian, but rising public pressure may force President Biden to intervene and call for a ceasefire. Palestinians are left with the difficult choice of leaving their lands for Israeli settlers or remaining and risking their lives.