Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced a proposed two-day Gaza ceasefire on Sunday, aiming to exchange four Israeli hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners. The plan comes as Israeli airstrikes killed 45 Palestinians in Gaza, reigniting global attention on the year-long conflict. Talks are set to resume in Qatar, with Sisi urging negotiations for a permanent truce to start within 10 days of the temporary halt. 🌍
Stalemate Over War’s Endgame
A Palestinian official close to mediation efforts told Reuters that Hamas remains firm: any deal must end the war and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza. Israel, however, insists the conflict will continue until Hamas is dismantled as a military and governing entity. Meanwhile, Gaza health officials report nearly 43,000 Palestinian deaths from Israel’s retaliatory campaign, leaving the enclave in ruins. 💔
Northern Gaza Under Siege
Israeli forces have intensified operations in northern Gaza, targeting areas like Jabalia and Beit Hanoun. The Gaza Health Ministry states that recent strikes have killed 800 people in three weeks. The UN condemned the “unbearable” civilian suffering, accusing both sides of disregarding international humanitarian law. With regional tensions soaring, the world watches to see if this ceasefire proposal can break the cycle of violence. 🕊️
