In a significant development, Israel's President Isaac Herzog has declared that the country is prepared for another humanitarian pause in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. This announcement comes as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin travels through the region, seeking to find solutions and prevent the escalation of violence.
However, it is unlikely that a humanitarian pause will be achieved unless Hamas changes its position. The militant group has indicated that the remaining 129 hostages will only be released once they consider the war over. On the other hand, Israel is urging for a pause to allow for the release of the captives and the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza.
