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IDF to initiate tactical pause for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The pause will begin in the areas where the IDF is not operating: Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, every day until further notice.

Type: Press Releases
Topic: Terrorism
Secondary topic: Swords of Iron
Publish Date: 27.07.2025



IDF to initiate tactical pause for humanitarian efforts in Gaza© COGAT

(COGAT Spokesperson Announcement)

As part of our ongoing effort to increase the scale of humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and In accordance with directives from the political echelon, a local tactical pause in military activity will take place for humanitarian purposes from 10:00 to 20:00, starting today (Sunday, 27 July 2025).

The pause will begin in the areas where the IDF is not operating: Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, every day until further notice.

This decision was coordinated with the United Nations and international organizations following discussions regarding the matter.

Designated secure routes will also be in place permanently from 06:00 to 23:00 to enable the safe passage of UN and humanitarian aid organization convoys delivering and distributing food and medicine to the population across the Gaza Strip.

The IDF will continue to support humanitarian efforts alongside ongoing maneuvering and offensive operations against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, in order to protect Israeli civilians. The IDF is prepared to expand the scale of this activity as required.



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