Overview
The talks to arrange a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist movement in the Gaza war have faced repeated stalls, with both sides pointing fingers at each other for the lack of progress. Here are the latest developments:
Hamas Announcement
Hamas announced its decision to refrain from further negotiations amid ongoing hostilities but expressed readiness for a comprehensive agreement involving an exchange of hostages and prisoners, contingent upon Israel ceasing the conflict.
Current Situation
Israel continues its offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite an order by the International Court of Justice to halt the attacks. Hamas has cited aggression, siege, starvation, and genocide of their people as reasons for not continuing ceasefire negotiations.
Latest Updates
- The Israeli military reportedly killed three people in a targeted strike on a car in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
- Hamas has communicated its stance that a complete agreement is possible if Israel stops its war and aggression against Gaza.
- Israel has rejected past Hamas offers and expressed determination to eliminate the group.
- The Rafah offensive by Israel aims to save hostages and eliminate Hamas fighters.
- The World Health Organization expressed condolences for two PRCS paramedics killed by Israeli forces in Rafah.
- Israel reported two men killed in combat in Gaza without providing further details.
- The Israeli Defense Forces uncovered a 1.5-kilometer-long “terrorist” tunnel route in eastern Rafah with anti-tank missiles and weapons.
- Israel claimed “operational control” over the Philadelphi corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border.
- An Israeli security official stated that the war against Hamas could continue until the end of the year.
- The US military is temporarily removing a humanitarian aid pier off Gaza’s coast after it broke off.