President Isaac Herzog addressed the decision on measures to increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, saying: "I support the series of humanitarian measures that the political echelon and the IDF have announced, including humanitarian pauses. This is a necessity from a moral, operational, political and informational standpoint." According to him, "In recent days, I have received countless appeals on this issue. Proper practical action is the answer to this. This is not a concession - it is a necessary part of the war effort, including in the international arena, for the return of the hostages and the restoration of security to Israeli citizens."