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Israel says Gaza got 120 trucks of aid on day one of pause.

A truck loaded with humanitarian aid drives toward the Gaza Strip through the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on July 27, 2025.[AFP]

Israel has said more than 120 truckloads of food aid were distributed by the UN and aid agencies in the Gaza Strip on the first day of a promised limited break in fighting.

On Sunday, Israel declared a "tactical pause" in military operations in part of Gaza and promised to open secure routes for aid, urging humanitarian groups to step up food distribution.

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