Israel’s military operations in the West Bank have intensified, with a raid in Jenin resulting in the deaths of seven Palestinians. The Israeli military stated that the operation targeted militants involved in recent attacks, including a bombing that killed an Israeli officer. Hamas claimed that five of the deceased were its members, including a 30-year-old commander. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the victims, whose ages ranged from 19 to 54.Amid this escalation, there are signs of potential progress in ceasefire negotiations for the Gaza Strip. Hamas has reportedly accepted a proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, according to the Israeli newspaper ‘Haaretz’. This development comes as Israel prepares to send a delegation, led by Mossad chief David Barnea, to Qatar for renewed talks. Hamas official Osama Hamdan stated that they expect a swift Israeli response to their new proposals, possibly within 24 hours.However, the situation remains volatile. Hamas’s military wing claims to have killed 10 Israeli soldiers in an operation in Gaza City, though this has not been independently verified. On the northern front, exchanges of fire continue between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanese border.The humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, with the UN reporting that 1.9 million people, or 80% of the population, are now displaced. The World Health Organization has warned of a ‘catastrophic’ risk to Gaza’s healthcare system due to recurring fuel shortages.As negotiations progress, both sides maintain firm positions. Hamas rejects any plans for foreign military presence in Gaza, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Israel will only accept a ceasefire if all its objectives are met. The international community, including the United States, continues to push for a resolution to the conflict, which has now entered its ninth month.
Key points
- Hamas has reportedly accepted a ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip.
- Israel conducted a military operation in Jenin, resulting in seven Palestinian deaths.
- Israeli negotiators are expected to arrive in Qatar for ceasefire talks.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with 80% of the population now displaced.
Contradictions👾While Hamas claims to have accepted a ceasefire proposal, they also report killing 10 Israeli soldiers in a recent operation, potentially complicating negotiations.
👾Israel is sending negotiators for ceasefire talks, but continues to conduct military operations in the West Bank.
