Hamas agrees to temporary ceasefire for polio vaccinations in Gaza

YEREVAN, AUGUST 29, ARMENPRESS. Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha said on Thursday that the group has agreed to a temporary humanitarian pause to allow the administering of polio vaccines to the local Gazan population, according to The New Arab.

Egyptian sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the humanitarian pause will start in a few days with the aim of vaccinating Gaza, children against polio. The sources said it will continue for three to five days, during daylight hours, and will not be applicable in areas where the IDF is located.