The Israeli army's deadly raids in the West Bank have resulted in the death of at least six Palestinians, including the son of well-known prisoner Zakaria al-Zubaidi. The ongoing violence also saw four more people killed in Gaza as forces carried out air strikes on Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital and Tulkarem refugee camp. This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement about a permanent ceasefire deal, which has been criticized by Hamas for jeopardizing progress. The situation remains tense as multiple casualties have been reported in Kamal Adwan Hospital following an airstrike by Israeli forces.
As the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to devastate the Gaza Strip, international pressure is mounting for a ceasefire. In a joint statement, leaders from Britain, France, and Germany urged an immediate end to the fighting and called for the release of hostages held by Hamas. They also emphasized the urgent need for aid to be delivered and distributed to the people of Gaza.
As Israeli military operations continue in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, international efforts to broker a ceasefire and prevent a larger regional conflict involving Iran and its allies are intensifying. However, as more casualties are reported and more civilians are displaced in Gaza, Hamas has remained skeptical of the latest round of negotiations and is calling for more action from mediators to hold Israel accountable for its aggression. Meanwhile, tensions are rising as the US deploys a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and Israel prepares for potential retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah after the assassination of a top Hamas leader in Tehran.