Operations in parts of the enclave were put on hold to allow more aid. It was unclear if the move would relieve the hunger crisis, amid rising deaths from starvation.

The Israeli military has said it will pause fighting in three parts of Gaza for 10 hours a day until further notice. This is to allow aid into the territory - where Palestinians are suffering from starvation - amid widespread criticism Israel is hindering access.

The Israeli military said airdrops of aid into Gaza would begin and that humanitarian corridors would be established for UN convoys. The move comes days after the UN and aid groups warned of mass starvation.