Israel has agreed to a daily ‘humanitarian corridor’ to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move safely to the south for several hours each day.
Understanding the deal: Civilian movement within this corridor will allow more aid to reach Palestinians in Gaza.
* An announcement will be made three hours before each pause, as mentioned by National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
* Over 50,000 civilians used the corridor on Thursday, as reported by IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari.
Wider implications: However, this agreement does not signify a longer-term cease-fire or a humanitarian pause.
* Israel has already held brief pauses several times over the past week.
* The country hasn’t committed to pausing airstrikes, instead agreeing to avoid certain areas during the break.
Ongoing Negotiations: Establishing a longer humanitarian pause, a cease-fire, or the release of hostages continues to be subjects of discussions between U.S. officials and leaders in the Middle East.
* CIA Chief William Burns and Mossad leaders have met with the Qatari Prime Minister to discuss a possible deal for the release of approximately 240 hostages kidnapped one month ago.
A Grim Picture: The conflict has led to significant casualties, with around 1,400 people killed in Israel and more than 10,800 people in Gaza since the beginning of the war.
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