After weeks of conflict, a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas kicked off Friday, offering a glimmer of hope for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. 🕊️ Under the deal, 137 aid trucks rolled into Gaza—the largest humanitarian convoy since October 7—while Hamas freed 24 hostages and Israel released 39 Palestinian detainees.
🚚 'This is a critical step,' said a UN spokesperson, as Israel’s total blockade since the war began had left Gaza in dire need of food, fuel, and medical supplies. The truce permits 200 aid trucks daily, though experts warn the region needs at least 500 trucks per day to meet basic needs.
The pause in fighting offers brief respite, but questions linger: Will the truce hold? How many more lives can be saved? For now, global leaders urge both sides to prioritize dialogue over destruction. 🌐💬
