A US-backed aid group in Gaza has temporarily paused its operations for a day due to security threats, while Hamas has pledged to safeguard UN aid deliveries. This highlights the precarious balance between humanitarian efforts and the volatile security situation in the region.

Editor’s Note: Aid workers in Gaza are caught between escalating risks and the urgent need to deliver assistance. The pause—even if brief—shows how fragile relief efforts can be in conflict zones, and Hamas's promise to protect UN aid adds another layer of political tension. For civilians relying on this help, any disruption could mean life or death.