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**Israeli Military Announces Daily Pauses in Gaza to Allow Aid for Hungry, Also Briefly Debates Adding Brunch Slot**
By: TheJestPress.com
In a move hailed by international diplomats as “almost a thoughtful suggestion,” the Israeli military has announced daily three-hour pauses in parts of Gaza so humanitarian aid can be delivered to civilians. The new policy, tentatively titled “Operation Lunch Break,” is the first documented ceasefire scheduled to fit perfectly between breakfast and nap time.
A spokesperson clarified, “We’re delighted to offer these daily windows where residents can fetch food, water, and—should time permit—catch up on their favorite Netflix shows buffering at 0.3 Mbps.” All sides agree: for the duration of the aid pause, only feelings will be hurt, not infrastructure.
The IDF’s statement explained the strict timing: “We chose 9am to noon because, frankly, no one should be fighting on an empty stomach. And, logistically, if you finish your aid run early, you can still beat traffic.”
On the ground, residents received the news with polite confusion. One Gazan said, “When they said ‘pause,’ I thought they’d hand out remote controls.” Aid workers, meanwhile, are attempting to master the art of “humanitarian speedrunning,” currently clocking in at three food parcels per minute, or one surprisingly nutritious sandwich.
International observers are abuzz about the scope of “pause.” According to diplomatic sources, there was a heated, four-hour Zoom debate over whether a ‘pause’ should include a snack break or just an exasperated sigh.
Hardened UN negotiators are now eyeing the possibility of negotiating dessert time, followed by “the world’s briefest trust fall exercise.”
Meanwhile, a poll finds 78% of world leaders still can’t tell if “Operation Lunch Break” is a tactical ceasefire or the name of an off-Broadway musical.
One thing is clear: for three short hours, hope sneaks through—right alongside cartons of instant noodles and a surprising quantity of hummus.
By: TheJestPress.com
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