Israel to begin '4-hour pauses' of military operations in northern Gaza, the White House says

Israel is expected to begin implementing "4-hour pauses" of military operations in areas of northern Gaza each day, beginning Thursday, the White House said.

White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said Israel will begin the implementation of the pauses on Thursday, and will give civilians three hours notice ahead of the pause.

The announcement comes after President Biden asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to institute the daily pauses during a call on Monday in order to ensure humanitarian aid is able to pass through and to allow for civilians to take harbor or flee.