In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces maintain a blockade by land, air, and sea, resulting in a continued rise in casualties. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported 195 fatalities and 325 injuries from 16 recent Israeli attacks within 24 hours. Since the assaults commenced on October 7, the number of Palestinian lives lost has reached 21,110, with injuries totaling 55,243. The situation remains critical as the conflict’s toll on civilian lives continues to escalate.
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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