The local pause in fighting came days after ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appeared to be in doubt.

Obama also called for a "lasting resolution" in Gaza that includes the return of hostages and a "cessation" of Israel's military operations.

U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one.

Since the resumption of aid entry, more than 5,000 trucks of humanitarian aid have been transferred to Gaza. The Egyptian border opened on Monday morning for the first time in several months, allowing dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip to cross into the Kerem Shalom crossing,

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The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.

Israel Defense Forces are taking new steps to improve the delivery of aid to Gazans, who the IDF says are not subject to famine despite contrary reports.