The two sides have stepped up negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a six week suspension of Israel’s offensive in return for the proposed launch of 40 of 130 hostages nonetheless held by Hamas militants in Gaza after their Oct 7 assault on southern Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to maintain up army stress on Hamas, whereas exhibiting flexibility within the talks, saying that solely that mixture would carry concerning the launch of some 130 hostages nonetheless held incommunicado in Gaza.
Hamas says any deal should safe an finish to the preventing and withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israel has dominated this out, saying it will finally resume efforts to dismantle the governing and army capabilities of Hamas.
Hamas wouldn’t be current on the talks in Cairo, an official advised Reuters on Sunday, because it waited to listen to from mediators on whether or not a brand new Israeli supply was on the desk.
Within the southern Gaza Strip metropolis of Khan Younis, Israeli forces continued to blockade the 2 predominant hospitals, and tanks shelled areas within the center and jap areas of the territory.
Palestinian well being officers stated an Israeli air strike killed 9 individuals in Bani Suhaila close to Khan Younis, whereas one other air strike killed 4 individuals in Al-Maghazi camp within the central Gaza Strip.
The Israeli army stated it killed 15 gunmen within the central Gaza Strip and a number of other extra in Khan Younis, together with close to Al-Amal hospital.
In Gaza Metropolis, Israeli forces continued to function inside Al Shifa Hospital, the territory’s largest, the well being ministry stated. Residents residing close by stated residential districts had been destroyed by Israeli forces close to Al Shifa.
