Israel has initiated a second 10-hour pause in military operations in parts of Gaza to enable humanitarian aid deliveries, following urgent warnings of mass starvation in the region, according to BBC.

The UN welcomed the move, citing steps such as easing customs restrictions on Egyptian aid and the establishment of reported secure routes for convoys. However, it stressed that such measures must be sustained and civilians must be protected during food distributions.

While some aid was also air-dropped over the weekend, agencies say it remains far below what Gaza’s population urgently needs, BBC reported.