Hamas has officially suspended ceasefire negotiations with Israel following a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including an attack on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone that killed at least 90 Palestinians and injured over 300. The Israeli military claimed to target Hamas military leaders Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama, but Hamas officials assert that Deif is still alive and supervising operations.A high-ranking Hamas official stated that the decision to halt talks was due to Israel’s ‘lack of seriousness, continued policy of procrastination and obstruction, and the ongoing massacres against unarmed civilians’. The diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire, led by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, have consequently been suspended.The conflict has seen a sharp escalation in recent days. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, 584 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks over the past 10 days, with 141 deaths and 400 injuries in the last 24 hours alone. Since October 7, 2023, the total number of Palestinians killed has reached a staggering 38,584, with 88,881 injured.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the recent attacks, stating they were aimed at improving the chances of a hostage deal and vowing to continue targeting Hamas leadership. However, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres condemned the civilian deaths, emphasizing that international humanitarian law must be upheld.The situation in Gaza remains dire, with bodies trapped under rubble and on roadsides, as Israeli restrictions prevent medical teams and civil defense personnel from accessing affected areas. Humanitarian aid convoys have begun entering Gaza through the Rafah crossing, carrying medical supplies and other necessities, but the scale of the crisis continues to overwhelm available resources.
Key points
- Hamas has suspended ceasefire talks with Israel following deadly airstrikes on Gaza.
- At least 90 Palestinians were killed and over 300 injured in an Israeli attack on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone.
- The Palestinian death toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 38,584, with 88,881 injured.
- Humanitarian aid is entering Gaza, but restrictions hinder rescue efforts and aid distribution.
Contradictions👾There are varying reports on the number of casualties in recent attacks, with some sources citing 90 deaths in Al-Mawasi, while others report higher numbers across multiple locations.
👾While Israel claims to have targeted Hamas military leaders, Hamas denies their deaths and states that Mohammed Deif is still alive.
