The Israeli military began a temporary humanitarian pause in parts of the Gaza Strip on Sunday to allow increased delivery of aid, following a high-level security meeting led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The pause, which includes northern Gaza, is part of a broader effort to address humanitarian needs and counter international criticism. Aid trucks have entered Gaza from Egypt, and aerial aid drops have resumed, with hundreds of trucks awaiting distribution by United Nations agencies. The decision has sparked political debate within Israel, with Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir condemning the move as harmful to military objectives, while President Isaac Herzog defended it as a moral and strategic necessity. Herzog emphasized that the responsibility for Gaza's suffering lies with Hamas, and that the aid initiative is integral to Israel's broader war effort.