 "Hamas sending team for new ceasefire talks in Qatar; ‘will Israel end Gaza war as part of deal’ a sticking point")
A Hamas official said on Monday that the Palestinian armed group is sending a delegation to Qatar to continue its indirect ceasefire talks with Israel regarding the ongoing war in Gaza.
Meanwhile, earlier, Gaza’s Health Ministry said that 38 people were confirmed dead in the last day.
A Hamas official said teams have been discussing terms for a new ceasefire in Cairo. These also include a proposal for Hamas to release 8 to 10 hostages held in Gaza.
However, the official mentioned that a key issue remains whether the war will end as part of any new deal.
The talks in Qatar are expected to take place later this week or next, according to the official.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ‘fragile’ ceasefire in January that lasted for eight weeks, ending the conflict and leading to the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. But Israel resumed the fighting last month.
Gaza crisis worsens as fighting resumes
Hundreds of people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire ended last month. Israel has blocked aid from entering the territory and taken control of parts of Gaza to pressure Hamas into accepting a deal closer to its own terms.
The United Nations warned on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is likely the worst since the war began after Hamas’ 7 October attack on Israel. Israel has banned all supplies from entering Gaza since 2 March.
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More Shorts“No fuel has come in, no food has come in, no medicine has come in,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
7 October attack and its aftermath
The war began when Hamas-led militants launched the 7 October attack in southern Israel, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 hostages. Most have since been released through deals, but 59 are still in Gaza, with 24 believed to be alive.
This led Israel to begin its fierce campaign in the Gaza Strip, also known as an open jail due to its dense population in the small area.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says nearly 51,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s response, with more than half being women and children. On Monday, the ministry said 38 bodies were brought to hospitals in the past 24 hours, and over 1,600 people have died since the ceasefire ended.
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