All articles tagged with #humanitarian pause
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Israel announced daily 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza to address the worsening starvation crisis, resuming some aid deliveries and establishing humanitarian corridors, but concerns remain about the sufficiency and impact of these measures amid ongoing severe food shortages and malnutrition.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
Israel will implement a humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow aid delivery amid international pressure, marking the first such pause since March, with efforts to increase water supply and facilitate aid access, while continuing military operations against terrorists.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Negotiators are working to extend the pause in the fighting between Israel and Gaza as more Israeli hostages are exchanged for Palestinian prisoners. The two sides have agreed to a 48-hour extension of the initial four-day pause, allowing for the release of 20 more Israeli hostages and 60 Palestinian prisoners. Aid organizations hope the break will enable the delivery of much-needed supplies to Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is worsening. Top U.S. officials are heading to the region to work on extending the pause and ensuring that any future Israeli offensive is carried out with minimal displacement of civilians.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas has brought limited relief to residents of Gaza, as they face a hellscape of destruction and struggle to meet basic needs. Displaced families attempt to salvage their shattered lives, while others remain fearful to flee. The pause has allowed for some aid to enter Gaza, but conditions remain dire, with limited access to food, water, and healthcare. Efforts to dig out loved ones from under rubble and check on homes and relatives have been met with new dangers and challenges. Disagreements over aid deliveries have led to a delay in prisoner swaps, and access to certain areas remains blocked off by the Israeli military.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KGO-TV
Bay Area Palestinians and indigenous groups in the San Francisco Bay Area are calling for a full cease-fire in Gaza amidst a four-day humanitarian pause. Many Bay Area Palestinians are relieved that their families in Gaza can finally walk freely without the constant fear of airstrikes. However, concerns remain about the limited duration of the pause and the worsening conditions in the West Bank. Protests and solidarity marches have taken place in the Bay Area, demanding an end to the occupation and a permanent cease-fire. Calls for a humanitarian corridor to assist Gazans as winter approaches have also been made.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Israel and Hamas have reached a breakthrough deal for a four-day humanitarian pause, allowing for the release of at least 50 hostages held in Gaza. The agreement, mediated by Qatar and involving the United States and Egypt, also includes the release of Palestinian women and children held in Israeli jails. The deal has been welcomed by various countries, including Australia and Russia, as a sign of progress. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where nearly 1.7 million people have been displaced since October 7.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner believes that Israeli attacks against Hamas in Gaza are becoming more targeted as Israeli forces surround Gaza City. Warner acknowledges Israel's right to defend itself but expresses concern over indiscriminate bombings in recent weeks. He emphasizes the importance of pauses in fighting to allow trapped civilians to escape and calls for Israel to be held to a higher standard. The Biden administration has also increased calls for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow aid to enter and civilians to leave.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Israel has agreed to implement daily four-hour humanitarian pauses in the fighting in northern Gaza, allowing people to move to the south of Gaza to obtain food and medicine. The timing of the pauses will be announced three hours in advance each day, and there will be no military operations during these pauses. The steps taken by Israel are seen as positive in complying with international law and ensuring the safety of civilians. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has stated that there will be no ceasefire without the release of hostages. Negotiations are underway for a potential three-day humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid in and hostages out, with CIA Director William Burns and Mossad Director David Barnea visiting Qatar for trilateral talks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Israel is considering a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a humanitarian pause in the conflict with Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages. The war, now in its second stage, has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries. Aid workers and officials are concerned about a humanitarian disaster as Israel calls for an evacuation of the northern part of Gaza. The Palestine Red Crescent Society received aid trucks from Egypt and Kuwait, while medical supplies were delivered to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Hamas has stated that a prisoner exchange deal is the only solution to the hostage issue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Israeli troops have entered the heart of Gaza City, causing thousands of civilians to flee as international pressure mounts for a humanitarian pause in the fighting. Residents reported violent clashes in central Gaza City, while Palestinian civilians, some carrying white flags, walked for miles in search of safety. The Group of Seven countries called for the protection of civilians and compliance with international law, urging humanitarian pauses to deliver aid and release hostages. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that there would be no pause without the return of hostages, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown openness to tactical pauses. The situation remains dire, with increasing civilian displacement and casualties.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, humanitarian groups and world leaders are calling for a cease-fire to stop the escalating death toll in Gaza. However, Israel, backed by the Biden administration, is pushing for humanitarian pauses instead. A cease-fire would mean an end to the fighting, while a humanitarian pause would temporarily halt military operations in specific areas to facilitate aid delivery and hostage releases. The Biden administration is seeking a middle ground by urging Israel to minimize civilian deaths while achieving its objectives. The U.S. and Israel are currently discussing the practicalities of humanitarian pauses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Israeli forces continue to advance deeper into Gaza, focusing on the northern half of the Strip, as the death toll in the Palestinian enclave surpasses 10,000, including over 4,100 children. The U.S. has called for humanitarian pauses in the fighting to increase aid flow and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas, but Israel has refused. As ground fighting intensifies, communication services gradually come back online in parts of Gaza, while hospitals and U.N. schools, once places of relative safety, are now overflowing with displaced Gazans and have not been spared from the fighting. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres appeals for a $1.2 billion fund for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The U.S. is working on expanding humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza, but the stumbling block is setting up an efficient screening system to satisfy Israeli demands.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his Middle East tour without making progress on securing a sustained humanitarian pause or the release of hostages. Talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to convince him to adopt a pause in hostilities, while Israel imposed another communication blackout in Gaza despite US requests not to do so. Aid truck crossings into Gaza decreased, and the US accused Hamas of breaking the agreement on injured civilians crossing into Egypt. Blinken expressed concern for civilian casualties and pledged to work on getting more humanitarian assistance into Gaza. However, exchanges of heavy fire resumed on the southern Lebanese border between Israel and Hezbollah, and the US's diplomatic standing in the region appears to be eroding.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Israel's military has encircled Gaza City and divided Gaza in two, leading to an increasing human toll as civilians flee airstrikes, including one on the Maghazi refugee camp. The Biden administration is calling for a humanitarian pause in the fighting, while tensions in the West Bank are also escalating.