The Israeli military Sunday began limited pauses in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war.

Israel has announced a daily “tactical pause in military activity” in three areas of Gaza to enable more aid to reach people, amid growing international outrage over starvation in the territory.

The Israeli military says it is pausing fighting in three parts of Gaza for 10 hours a day until further notice to allow aid into the territory, but the UN and aid agencies warn more supplies are needed to stave off famine in the enclave.