Israel has agreed to resume peace talks with Hamas in Gaza on August 15, following a joint appeal from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar. The talks aim to establish a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages, potentially ending the 10-month-long conflict that has devastated the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that an Israeli delegation will participate in the negotiations.However, despite agreeing to talks, Israel has continued its military operations on the ground, particularly in the Khan Yunis area of Gaza. The Israeli army has launched a new operation in Khan Yunis, citing the presence of Hamas militants and ‘terrorists’. This has resulted in the displacement of thousands of Palestinians, with civilians reporting multiple displacements.The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, the death toll in Gaza since the start of the war in October has reached 39,699. The conflict has led to the displacement of approximately 2.4 million people, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have joined the international calls for a lasting ceasefire. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the efforts of the US, Qatar, and Egypt, stating that the three-phase plan outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2735 provides a suitable ground for peace. Turkey urged Israel to demonstrate a constructive attitude towards the ceasefire, similar to that of the Palestinians, and called on the international community to exert necessary pressure on the Netanyahu government.As negotiations are set to resume, the situation remains tense. The US has announced the deployment of additional military forces to the region to defend its ally Israel. Meanwhile, Hamas is reportedly still studying the proposal, and there are conflicting reports about Israel’s confirmed participation in the talks.
Key points
- Israel has agreed to resume peace talks with Hamas on August 15, following pressure from the US, Egypt, and Qatar.
- Despite agreeing to talks, Israel continues military operations in Gaza, particularly in Khan Yunis.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with nearly 40,000 deaths reported since October.
- Turkey and the UAE have joined international calls for a lasting ceasefire, urging Israel to show a constructive attitude.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about Israel’s confirmed participation in the upcoming talks, with some sources stating confirmation and others suggesting uncertainty.
