Netanyahu: 'Humanitarian pause' in Rafah 'not acceptable'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the temporary "humanitarian pause" in parts of Rafah announced by the military earlier today was "not acceptable", a diplomatic source said according to the Times of Israel. 

The military said an 11-hour pause would be observed on a key road in eastern Rafah daily to allow safe passage for aid trucks. It appears the decision was taken without consultation with the political leadership. 

According to the Times of Israel, Netanyahu sought clarification after the announcement and was informed that fighting would continue in Rafah unchanged.