An Israeli strike on a Gaza City school killed 23. Arab mediators proposed a 5-7 year truce with Hamas, including hostage release. Israel hasn't commented.
France, Germany, and Britain criticized Israel's import blockade as "intolerable." Palestinian President Abbas urged Hamas to release hostages.
Egypt and Qatar are developing the truce proposal, involving Israeli withdrawal and prisoner release.
Israel vows to continue the war until hostages are returned and Hamas is disarmed. Hamas demands prisoner release, withdrawal, and a ceasefire for hostage release.
Israel and the U.S. want a temporary truce. Hamas rejects it.
Israel ended the ceasefire with a bombardment. Ground forces control about half of Gaza.
Israel says the blockade pressures Hamas. Aid groups report widespread malnutrition.
France, Germany, and Britain condemned the aid blockade.
Israel’s offensive has killed over 51,000 Palestinians. The war began with a Hamas attack on Israel.
7 Comments
Katchuka
Hostage situations must be resolved through negotiation, not violence. Israel should consider the truce proposal.
BuggaBoom
Israel must be urged to consider the humanitarian impact of its actions; the blockade is causing too much suffering.
Katchuka
France, Germany, and Britain's condemnation of the blockade reflects a growing understanding of the humanitarian crisis.
Loubianka
The international condemnation of Israel's blockade shows that the world is standing up for human rights.
KittyKat
We should listen to Palestinian voices too; the plight of civilians in Gaza needs urgent attention and action.
Leonardo
The world cannot ignore the suffering of the Palestinian population. Aid must flow freely, regardless of the conflict.
Bermudez
Hamas’s demands for a ceasefire and prisoner release should not be dismissed outright; dialogue is essential for peace.