Israel announced Sunday that the military would pause operations in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Muwasi for 10 hours a day until further notice to allow for the improved flow of aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

At least three Palestinians have been killed after Israeli tanks pushed into the southern and eastern areas of Deir Al-Balah, according to Gaza medics.

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed more than 50 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including some who were waiting overnight for aid, according to local health officials, continuing a pattern that has drawn international criticism as the country’s “drip-feeding of aid” into the enclave continues to claim lives.

Israel’s military said it fired warning shots to distance a crowd “in response to an immediate threat” and it was not aware of any casualties.

Israel's military says airdrops of aid would begin Saturday night in Gaza amid increasing accounts of starvation-related deaths. Meanwhile, at least 53 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks.

Israel’s military announced that airdrops of aid would begin Saturday night in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys, after increasing accounts of starvation-related deaths.