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Over 100 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza Strip
More than 100 Palestinians lost their lives in a series of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip within a 24-hour period, as reported by the Health Ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory on Friday.
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh engaged in discussions with Egyptian officials regarding a potential cease-fire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages held by the militants for Palestinians incarcerated in Israel, according to a statement released by Hamas on Friday morning.
Efforts Towards Cease-fire Intensify Amidst Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
European diplomats have been increasing calls for a cease-fire as concerns mount over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of more than 29,000 Palestinians and the displacement of approximately 80% of the territory’s 2.3 million residents.
Most individuals heeded Israeli directives to evacuate south, with around 1.5 million people now residing in Rafah near the border with Egypt.
Deadly Drone Strike in Occupied West Bank
In a tragic incident in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian man who was wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a car succumbed to his injuries. The attack resulted in the deaths of two individuals, who were laid to rest in the Jenin refugee camp with their bodies draped in the flags of the militant group Islamic Jihad.
The Israeli military claimed that one of the deceased individuals, identified as Yasser Hanoun, was planning a shooting attack when the strike targeted his vehicle late Thursday.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Condemns Injustices Against Palestinians
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide voiced his concerns on Friday, stating that Israel’s occupation and the establishment of Israeli settlements are major obstacles to a two-state solution, which he believes is the only viable resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Barth Eide emphasized the need to halt the injustices faced by Palestinians, highlighting the seriousness of the situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Israeli Offensive Claims Dozens of Palestinian Lives in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in central and southern Gaza led to the deaths of at least 68 Palestinians, with an additional 24 individuals trapped under rubble. The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza reported a total of 104 Palestinian fatalities within the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll since the commencement of the conflict to 29,514.
The strikes primarily targeted the southern city of Rafah, the central town of Deir al-Balah, and the Nuseirat refugee camp.
Israel’s Controversial Plans for New Settlements in West Bank
Israel intends to approve the construction of more than 3,300 new homes in settlements within the occupied West Bank, as announced by a senior Cabinet minister from the far-right wing of the government. The decision is expected to draw criticism, particularly from the United States.
The construction is set to take place in the settlements of Maale Adumim, Efrat, and Kedar, demonstrating Israel’s continuous expansion of settlements in territories sought by Palestinians for a future state.
Hezbollah Members Killed in Israeli Strike in Lebanon
The paramedics arm of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group confirmed that two members were killed in an Israeli strike on a southern border village. The incident marked another escalation in the ongoing exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Since the commencement of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the border region has witnessed frequent clashes, resulting in casualties among Hezbollah fighters and civilians.
Netanyahu’s Postwar Plan for Gaza Sparks Controversy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a plan to his Cabinet detailing Israel’s proposed control over security in a demilitarized Gaza Strip and involvement in civilian affairs following the conclusion of the conflict with Hamas. The plan, which lacks specific details, has raised concerns and drawn contrasting views.
Netanyahu’s vision for postwar Gaza includes an extended Israeli role in governing the territory, a proposition that deviates from key U.S. proposals for Palestinian autonomy in Gaza and the West Bank.
Hamas Leader’s Talks in Egypt Aim to Secure Cease-fire
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh concluded discussions with Egyptian officials in Cairo regarding a potential cease-fire in Gaza and a hostage exchange. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Mediators from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are working towards a viable solution to end the protracted conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
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