The local pause in fighting came days after ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appeared to be in doubt.

The hunger crisis in Gaza has many asking if Israel had a deliberate policy of starving civilians. Israelis say that was never the case, but an ignorance of Palestinian suffering allowed an inconsistent government policy to lead to a calamity.

Relaxation of some Israeli aid restrictions are not enough to reverse the descent towards famine, relief agencies warn

It is the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel’s policies in Gaza.

The United Kingdom plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel commits to peace in the Gaza Strip and to stopping the annexation of the West Bank.

Canada blames the violence from Hamas for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but also pointed a finger at Israel for allowing settlements in the West Bank and Netanyahu's failure to prevent the crisis.