Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that efforts in Gaza are shifting towards a comprehensive ceasefire deal aimed at securing the simultaneous release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are reportedly working on this new framework in the wake of stalled indirect talks. A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for discussions, suggesting that negotiations continue despite ongoing military conflict. Israel has threatened to escalate its military operations in Gaza, targeting areas still under Hamas control, drawing both international condemnation and domestic criticism. Netanyahu has emphasized the insistence on obtaining the release of all hostages, believing around 20 of the 50 remaining are alive, and has stated that any ceasefire conditions would only be met upon the return of these hostages and Hamas’s surrender.
The United Nations has raised alarms about starvation and malnutrition in Gaza, reporting that deaths related to these issues have surged since the conflict’s start, with significant humanitarian aid still impeded from entering the territory. Furthermore, Israel’s military operations have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with over 61,000 Palestinians reportedly killed, many being women and children.
In a separate incident, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes against individuals posing as aid workers. The targets were reportedly members of a militant group using vehicles with the World Central Kitchen logo. The charity confirmed that these individuals were not associated with them, condemning such actions that jeopardize civilian safety. This follows previous incidents where strikes mistakenly hit aid workers, highlighting the complexities and dangers in the ongoing conflict.
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