UN, US and Canada call for 'humanitarian pause' on war

The UN, US and Canada have all called for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Palestine war, to allow for the safe delivery of aid into Gaza. 

"While we remain opposed to a ceasefire, we think humanitarian pauses linked to the delivery of aid that still allow Israel to conduct military operations to defend itself are worth consideration," a senior U.S. official said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: "There are a lot of conversations going on now about the need for humanitarian pauses and I think that's something Canada supports."

Several UN agencies also called for aid to enter the beseiged enclave unimpeded, stressing that over 20 times current deliveries were needed to support the people of Gaza.