Israeli forces have intensified their attacks on Gaza, particularly in Gaza City, despite a claim from former US President Donald Trump that the bombing had stopped. The assault in the past 24 hours has killed at least 66 people, including seven children in one area, raising the total death toll to over 67,000 since the conflict began. The Israeli military has explicitly stated that Gaza City remains an active combat zone and has instructed residents to evacuate to the south.
Amid the ongoing violence, Hamas has announced a partial acceptance of a truce deal proposed by Trump, who had set a Sunday deadline for a response. The group stated it is prepared to release the hostages it holds, a move that has opened a path for further negotiations. Both Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad are expected to continue discussions with US mediators on specific demands in talks scheduled to be held in Egypt.
While Hamas has taken a definitive stance on releasing all hostages, the practical mechanisms for doing so remain a point of contention, with no final agreement yet reached. The upcoming talks in Egypt will be critical for deciding on the logistics of the hostage transfer and other unresolved issues, as the situation on the ground remains volatile and deadly.
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