As Israel's military campaign in Gaza enters its 283rd day, the conflict continues to escalate, with devastating consequences for civilians. Recent developments highlight the ongoing violence, diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire, and the worsening humanitarian situation.
♦ At least 11 Palestinians, including five children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a home in Nuseirat, central Gaza.
♦ An attack on the UN-run Abu Oraiban School in Nuseirat refugee camp reportedly killed 22 people and wounded 100 others. The Israeli military claims it targeted Hamas operatives, but witnesses deny the presence of armed fighters.
♦ Over ninety people died when a bomb struck the al-Mawasi humanitarian area in southern Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian health officials. Though his whereabouts are still unknown, Israel claims that it targeted Mohammed Deif and other Hamas military commanders.
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♦ Four people were killed in an Israeli bombing of a house in Abasan, east of Khan Younis.
♦ Israeli forces have intensified operations in Rafah, with residents reporting renewed fighting and homes being blown up.
♦ The Israeli military reports striking dozens of "terror targets" across Gaza, including operations against gunmen in Rafah and central Gaza.
♦ Israel has issued new orders closing several areas in the "Gaza Envelope," prohibiting access without prior coordination.
♦ The UN reports that 1.9 million people, or 90% of Gaza's population, have been displaced.
♦ UNRWA states that two-thirds of its schools in Gaza have been hit since the war began.
♦ Severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies persist across the territory.
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♦ The municipality of Deir Al-Balah announced it can no longer provide drinking water to 700,000 people due to fuel shortages.
♦ The UN Environment Programme estimates it will take 15 years and over $500 million to clear approximately 40 million tons of war rubble in Gaza.
♦ UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City has been "flattened and turned into a battlefield," according to the agency.
♦ The UN will start bringing in more armoured vehicles and personal protection equipment for humanitarian aid operations after receiving approval from Israeli authorities.
♦ Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, with the US playing a key role in mediation efforts.
♦ According to CIA Director Bill Burns, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is coming under more pressure to agree to a ceasefire from his own military leaders.
♦ US President Joe Biden's framework has been accepted by both parties, but there are still big challenges.
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Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, left, talks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
♦ Hamas has reportedly backed off its demand for assurances of a permanent ceasefire, a key sticking point in previous negotiations.
♦ US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer to discuss "practical solutions" to bridge differences between Israel and Hamas.
♦ Because of "serious and systematic human rights abuses" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the EU has imposed sanctions on five individuals as well as three entities in Israel.
♦ The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital has been used by Israel as a military base, which Turkey has denounced and promised to ensure those responsible face "justice in international courts."
♦ US President Joe Biden claimed he has done "more for the Palestinian community than anybody" in a recent interview, sparking criticism from activists.
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♦ The Uncommitted National Movement in the US has rebuked Biden's claims of supporting Palestinians.
♦ The Gaza Health Ministry reports that at least 38,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7.
♦ Israel says it has lost 326 soldiers in Gaza and maintains that at least a third of Palestinian fatalities are combatants.
♦ The government media office in Gaza reported at least 320 dead or wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals across the enclave in a 48-hour period.
♦ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to secure a deal for the release of the remaining hostages.
♦ Thousands of Israeli protesters regularly demonstrate in Tel Aviv, demanding the government prioritise hostage return over military operations.
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Saturday protests calling for the release of captives have become a regular occurrence in Tel Aviv and other parts of the country
♦ Netanyahu has stated he will not move "one millimeter" from Biden's proposed framework while claiming Hamas requested 29 changes.
♦ US intelligence believes Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is hiding in tunnels beneath Khan Younis.
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♦ The CIA assesses that Sinwar is facing increased pressure from his own military commanders to accept a ceasefire.
♦ Of the three most senior Hamas leaders in Gaza, Israel is believed to have killed only one: Marwan Issa.
♦ Qatar has reportedly made it clear they would expel Hamas' political leadership from their longtime external base if the group didn't sign on to the proposed plan.
♦ Houthi fighters in Yemen launched multiple attacks against two oil tankers in the Red Sea, according to the US military.
♦ UN peacekeepers are working to restore calm amid Israel-Lebanon cross-border tensions.
As the conflict continues, the international community watches closely for any signs of progress in ceasefire negotiations. The scale of destruction, humanitarian crisis, and complex diplomatic landscape underscore the challenging path ahead for any potential resolution to the conflict.
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