Conflict and Humanitarian Efforts Still Clash in Gaza

Hostilities persist in Rafah and southern Gaza as Israeli military's tactical pauses intended for humanitarian aid face challenges. Despite announcements, Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes the plan for daily pauses in fighting along a main road into the Palestinian enclave, highlighting ongoing tension.

Hostilities continue in Rafah and southern Gaza despite the Israeli military's announcement on Sunday of tactical pauses in operations to allow humanitarian aid to enter, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, told reporters in Oslo on Monday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday criticized plans announced by the military to hold daily pauses in fighting along one of the main roads into the Palestinian enclave.