Amidst Israel’s 70-day blockade and attacks on Palestine, Palestinians continue in their religious practices under the shadow of Israeli restrictions. The 10th Friday prayer at East Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque took place under Israeli control, with some Palestinians barred from entry and facing forceful intervention. Israeli forces used gas bombs and water pressure against those prevented from entering, while also resorting to violence against a journalist documenting the events.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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