The Israeli military says it will hold a daily tactical pause of military activity along a road in southern Gaza to enable more humanitarian aid to enter, but emphasised that there is no ceasefire and combat would continue in Rafah.

The pauses, which are said to last until further notice will only affect a route that leads northwards from the key Kerem Shalom crossing, which Gaza shares with Israel.

A UN spokesperson welcomed the announcement but said it had not yet translated into more aid on the ground.

Israel has been under continuous pressure from its allies, including the US, to prevent the humanitarian crisis in Gaza from worsening.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday’s announcement follows additional related discussions with the UN and international organizations.