UPDATE: Hamas has confirmed it has not received any peace proposal from US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. This announcement comes as Israeli forces intensify their assault on Gaza City, with the situation growing increasingly dire for residents caught in the crossfire.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that Hamas had tentatively agreed to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops. However, a Hamas official stated, “Hamas has not been presented with any plan,” emphasizing the group’s lack of knowledge about the proposed ceasefire terms.
In a press briefing earlier today, President Trump stated, “It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza,” but provided no specifics or timeline. He is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, a leader who remains committed to defeating Hamas before any peace talks proceed.
Meanwhile, the violence continues unabated. The Israeli military reported airstrikes on 120 targets in Gaza over the past day, contributing to a staggering total of 74 fatalities recorded by the Palestinian Health Ministry within the last 24 hours alone. The humanitarian crisis deepens as the United Nations World Food Programme estimates that between 350,000 and 400,000 Palestinians have fled their homes since the start of the recent assault.
Harrowing reports from Doctors Without Borders have emerged, revealing that the organization has been forced to suspend medical operations in Gaza City. “This is the last thing we wanted,” the group stated, highlighting the plight of vulnerable patients, including infants in neonatal care, who are now trapped and in critical danger.
As the conflict escalates, the World Health Organization reports that four health facilities have already shut down this month, with malnutrition centers also impacted. The ongoing violence marks nearly two years since Israel initiated its military operations in Gaza following a Hamas-led attack that killed approximately 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
As the situation develops, all eyes are on the impending discussions between Trump and Netanyahu, where the future of peace in the region remains uncertain. With the humanitarian crisis worsening, international observers are calling for urgent action to address the suffering of civilians still in Gaza.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.
