Israel has announced a 'tactical pause' to fighting in populated parts of Gaza to address a surge in hunger and allow in UK-backed aid air drops.
The steps mean food can now enter the regions for 10 hours a day as Israel faces a wave of international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month conflict.
A pause to fighting will begin from today, taking place between 10am and 8pm in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah and Muwasi - three areas of the territory with large populations, to 'increase the scale of humanitarian aid' entering the territory.
The Israeli military also stated it has carried out aid airdrops into Gaza, including packages of aid with flour, sugar and canned food.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the 'utterly horrifying' images of children starving, adding 'news that Israel will allow countries to airdrop aid into Gaza has come far too late'.
