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Israel has introduced brief pauses in fighting and aid airdrops in Gaza, moves analysts say reflect mounting humanitarian and political pressure rather than a shift in military strategy.
The Israeli Defence Forces have begun what they call “local tactical pauses” to allow aid deliveries into Gaza, alongside international airdrops of supplies. The measures come amid worsening famine warnings and growing calls from allies, including France, for a political solution to the conflict.
Political analyst Diogo Castro Silva told Anewz’s “Context” programme that the pauses were driven by necessity.
“The position of the Israeli government has become with time untenable,” he said, pointing to reports of severe hunger in the territory.
He described the airdrops as a sign of the emergency rather than an effective solution.
“It is always very inefficient… They might even promote violence to get to them,” he said, arguing that the approach highlights a breakdown in aid logistics and the absence of a long-term plan for Gaza’s future.
Castro Silva added that pressure on Israel is rising both internationally and domestically.
“International opinion and a lot of Israelis are finally also addressing this issue,” he said, noting France’s recent suggestion that it will recognise a Palestinian state.
While the pauses and airdrops may relieve some immediate suffering, Castro Silva warned that without a viable political process the conflict is likely to persist.
“A political question can only be solved by political means,” he said.
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