Gaza Conflict: Israeli airstrikes kill at least 38 Palestinians, prompting ceasefire talks. Amidst rising tensions, Israel sends a negotiating team to Qatar ahead of Netanyahu's White House meeting, aiming for a potential 60-day truce involving hostage release and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. The proposed ceasefire precedes talks for a comprehensive end to the 21-month conflict
Trump proposes a 60-day Gaza ceasefire: A potential deal involving a partial Hamas hostage release in exchange for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza is under discussion ahead of Netanyahu's White House meeting. This temporary truce aims to pave the way for negotiations to end the 21-month conflict
Israel's security cabinet authorized emergency aid to northern Gaza, addressing critical food shortages impacting civilians. The late Saturday decision, confirmed by an anonymous Israeli official, awaits further details. This humanitarian effort follows recent Israeli airstrikes and ongoing ceasefire negotiations
Limited aid reaches Northern Gaza after March ceasefire, with the nearest Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution point located near the Netzarim corridor, south of Gaza City. This geographical barrier hinders vital humanitarian assistance to the region's acutely food-insecure population
Houthi rebels in Yemen launched ballistic missiles targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, according to a prerecorded statement. The Israeli military confirmed the missiles were intercepted
Gaza City Airstrikes: 20 Palestinians Killed, 25 Wounded in Israeli Strikes. Shifa Hospital director Mohammed Abu Selmia reported the casualties following Israeli attacks on two homes in Gaza City
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza's Muwasi coastal region killed 18 Palestinians, including members of two families, according to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This tragedy occurred in an area housing thousands of displaced people living in tents
Gaza Strip Massacre: Family of Eight Among 38 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes. Saqer Abu Al-Kheir mourns the loss of his brother, sister-in-law, four nieces and nephews, and two cousins, highlighting the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict
Israel launched over 130 airstrikes across Gaza in 24 hours, targeting Hamas military infrastructure including command centers, weapons depots, and launch sites. The Israeli military reported killing several militants, primarily in northern Gaza, though it did not provide a specific casualty count. These strikes follow a reported 38 Palestinian deaths and come amidst ceasefire negotiations involving the U.S. and Qatar
Netanyahu's office rejects Hamas's ceasefire demands as unacceptable ahead of indirect Qatar talks. The militant group seeks significant changes to the proposed truce, jeopardizing ongoing negotiations for a lasting peace in Gaza
Hamas Responds Positively to US Gaza Truce Proposal: Negotiations Stalled Over War's End. While Hamas seeks guarantees for a complete Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire, Netanyahu insists on continued fighting to eliminate Hamas. The latest US proposal, a potential 60-day truce involving hostage releases and increased humanitarian aid, hinges on these conflicting demands
Israel-Hamas War: October 2023 Conflict, Casualties, and Humanitarian Crisis. The October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages, sparked a devastating conflict. Israel's subsequent military response has led to the deaths of over 57,000 Palestinians, with a disproportionate number being women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. This ongoing crisis demands urgent humanitarian aid and a lasting ceasefire
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reports on war casualties, providing the most reliable statistics according to the UN and other international organizations. However, the ministry does not distinguish between civilian and combatant casualties
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Reporting by Randa Chehayeb from Beirut and Tia Goldenberg of the Associated Press from Tel Aviv
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