Israel commits to daily four-hour truce in northern Gaza from today

Published November 9th, 2023 - 04:25 GMT
White House spokesperson
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 8, 2023. AFP
Highlights
However, the White House clarified that the United States does not currently support a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, indicating a nuanced approach to the ongoing situation.

ALBAWABA- In a significant development, the White House announced that Israel has agreed to implement a daily four-hour truce in northern Gaza, effective immediately. The temporary ceasefire aims to facilitate humanitarian assistance in the region.

According to the White House statement, Israel has assured that there will be no military operations in northern Gaza during the designated truce hours.

The United States views these temporary truces as a positive step, emphasizing their necessity as long as there is a need for humanitarian aid in the area.

However, the White House clarified that the United States does not currently support a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, indicating a nuanced approach to the ongoing situation.

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