The Israeli army has started a 10-hour daily ceasefire in three heavily populated areas of Gaza since Sunday. Israel has taken such a decision after the international world started criticizing it because of the extreme crisis of hunger in Gaza due to the ongoing war for 21 months.

The Israeli army said that for the time being, there will be a ceasefire for 10 hours every day in Deir, Al-Walah and Muwasi, the three main cities of Gaza that are densely populated. With this decision, it is believed that humanitarian aid distribution in the area will be facilitated to some extent. The ceasefire will be from 10 am to 8 pm local time . And, until further notice, the ceasefire will continue accordingly every day . Israel's latest decision has been called a 'strategic pause' by analysts.

Israel is facing worldwide criticism after pictures of malnourished children due to the food crisis in Gaza were published. His friendly countries have also criticized and called to stop the war to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Israel says it will continue to attack other parts of Gaza . At least 38 Palestinians have been killed in separate attacks on Saturday and Sunday, according to Gaza health officials. 23 of them had gathered to receive food aid . According to the Israeli army, safe routes for the delivery of humanitarian aid have been established with the cease-fire for a certain period of time. Likewise, the army has also said that relief materials including flour, sugar and food have been dropped from airplanes in various parts of Gaza.

With Israel's latest decision, Jordan and the UAE have announced that they will send relief materials to Gaza. Likewise, the United Nations has also welcomed Israel's latest decision. The United Nations has also said that a comprehensive ceasefire is needed to supply essential materials to all citizens of Gaza.

Director General of the Ministry of Health of Gaza. Munir Al-Bors has demanded that there should be adequate supply of health materials and supplies for the treatment of malnourished children.

Israel's latest move comes after a ceasefire attempt with Hamas stalled. Israel and the US last Thursday criticized Hamas and withdrew their delegation from the ongoing talks in Qatar. Israel says Palestinian militant group surrenders, disarms and chooses exile to end war. However, Hamas has rejected it.

The UN Food Program says that one in three people in Gaza have been hungry for several days due to the war. The World Food Program (WFP) has issued a statement saying, "Malnutrition is increasing". 90,000 women and children are in urgent need of treatment. According to the Ministry of Health run by Hamas in Gaza, 9 more people died of malnutrition on Friday.

At least 115 Palestinians have died of starvation in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. More than 59 thousand have been killed. Hamas accuses Israel of controlling all goods coming and going to Gaza. Israel has claimed that it has not stopped any aid going to Gaza. Israel has held Hamas responsible for malnutrition.