The decision was made amid growing international condemnation over Israel's handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

This might be a tacit admission by the Israelis that they need to do more - but more likely the measures are a response to allies.

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.