Hamas Deliberates on New Gaza Ceasefire Offer

The Palestinian resistance movement announced on Thursday that it plans to provide its conclusive response to mediators following the completion of its ongoing consultations.

Reports indicate that Israel has agreed to the possibility of a near-total pullback from Gaza as part of a proposed 60-day ceasefire.

Israeli media reports suggest that a restricted military force will be maintained in the Morag Corridor, effectively dividing the southern and northern areas of Gaza.

A recent agreement involves a staged exchange in which 10 live captives and 18 deceased individuals will be traded for hundreds of Palestinian detainees.

Trump stated that residents of Gaza have endured significant hardship and suffering, describing their experiences as akin to having “gone through hell.”

Trump conveyed unwavering backing for Netanyahu’s government amidst growing reports of alleged misconduct by Israeli forces in Gaza, acknowledging that Palestinians in Gaza have endured severe hardships.

Trump expressed a desire for the safety of Gaza’s residents, telling reporters his focus is on ensuring their well-being. He emphasized the hardships they’ve endured, stating, “They’ve gone through hell,” and reiterated his hopes for their security.

At least 16 Palestinians have been killed, and dozens more have sustained injuries.

In ongoing developments, Israeli airstrikes and artillery attacks persist in causing significant destruction across Gaza.

On Thursday night, an assault in the area east of Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of 16 Palestinians and left dozens injured, as individuals were reportedly gathered in anticipation of aid deliveries.

In Rafah, airstrikes northwest of the city resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and left 30 others wounded.

Recent airstrikes in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah resulted in the loss of more than a dozen lives, while five additional fatalities were reported in eastern Gaza City.

A Palestinian footballer has died from injuries sustained in an earlier airstrike that targeted his residence in the Maghazi refugee camp.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has issued a grave warning that essential means of survival are being severed in Gaza.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning on Thursday, emphasizing the severe repercussions if fuel access to the Gaza Strip remains restricted.

In a statement on X, Guterres warned that a critical shortage of fuel would result in incubators ceasing to function, ambulances being unable to transport the injured and ill, and hinder efforts to purify water.

The United Nations has reaffirmed its readiness to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing the necessity for a safe and large-scale operational environment to effectively conduct its relief efforts.

Palestinian resistance groups have expressed strong criticism towards the US-supported aid distribution centers in Gaza, accusing them of an attempt to weaken the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and promote forced displacement and ethnic cleansing. These allegations are said to align with Trump’s overarching strategy.

The United Nations, along with various humanitarian organizations, has declined to collaborate with the GHF system, citing breaches of established humanitarian principles.

Dr. Mads Gilbert, an experienced emergency medicine physician operating in Gaza, has characterized the aid operations as a war crime. He accuses these operations of exploiting food supplies to entice and target civilians suffering from hunger.

On Tuesday, Trump called on Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire, asserting that Israel has consented to the proposed conditions. Meanwhile, the United States has authorized a $510 million arms deal with Israel, strengthening its military backing as the conflict in Gaza continues. The health ministry in Gaza reports that at least 57,130 Palestinians have been killed and 135,170 have been injured since the onset of hostilities on October 7, 2023.