BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 16. The Israel Defense Forces announced that a tactical pause was being introduced in the fighting in the southern Gaza Strip, Trend reports.
The military said the pause in the Rafah area will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on a daily basis until further notice.
The purpose of introducing a pause is to ensure the passage of trucks with humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom checkpoint.
The report notes that the Israeli side agreed on the introduction of a pause with the UN and international aid agencies.