President Isaac Herzog issued his support for the plan, saying that he had received inquiries from leaders and figures worldwide on the matter of Gaza aid. Israeli officials and leaders reacted to the political echelon's and the IDF's decision to allow for localized humanitarian pauses in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

Israel announces a daily pause in Gaza fighting to allow humanitarian aid, amid soaring casualties and ongoing ceasefire talks with Hamas.

The Israeli military announced on Sunday a daily pause of its operations in parts of Gaza and the establishment of new aid corridors, after months of international pressure over a worsening hunger crisis spreading in the Palestinian enclave.

Mr Witkoff is due to meet with senior Israeli and Qatari in an attempt to rescue plans for a 60-day truce, which could see Israel allow more aid for starving Palestinians and the release of Israeli hostages. Here is all we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Only a few weeks ago, President Donald Trump seemed confident a deal was days away that would end the fighting in Gaza, secure the release of hostages and allow aid to flow into an enclave where people are starving to death.

The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel also pulled negotiators amid escalating demands.