A Palestinian views the damage from an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City.
Israeli negotiators in Doha are under orders to secure a ceasefire agreement under conditions Israel has accepted, Netanyahu said. He hopes discussions with Trump will help, focusing on hostage return and eliminating the Hamas threat.
Trump believes a hostage release and ceasefire deal could be reached this week. Public pressure mounts on Netanyahu for a permanent ceasefire, despite internal opposition.
Hamas responded positively to a US-backed proposal, but concerns remain regarding aid and troop withdrawals. Initial talks in Qatar ended without agreement. Netanyahu's office said Hamas's requested changes were unacceptable, but talks continue.
Netanyahu insists on Hamas's disarmament, a demand Hamas refuses. He also aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Crowds in Tel Aviv demanded a ceasefire and hostage return. The conflict began with a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Israel's response has caused significant Palestinian casualties and a humanitarian crisis.
8 Comments
Eugene Alta
People who are pro-palestinian need to understand that Israel has the full support of the United States and its allies.
Muchacho
Netanyahu is right to prioritize the hostages. They are the priority, and Hamas is to blame for their captivity.
Habibi
The damage from the Shati refugee camp is sad, but Israel is not deliberately targeting civilians. It's Hamas that wants them to perish.
lettlelenok
It's frustrating that the media focuses on the damage, but leaves out the fact that Hamas uses civilians as human shields!
dedus mopedus
It's easy to criticize Israel from the sidelines. They are facing a terrorist organization. They need to disarm Hamas, or this will just start again.
Donatello
Trump is a true friend to Israel. Let's hope his involvement helps secure a good deal for them.
KittyKat
The scale of destruction and civilian casualties is unacceptable. A ceasefire agreement must be reached immediately.
Noir Black
The international community must demand a permanent ceasefire, not just a temporary one. The people of Gaza deserve peace.