Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip reported that Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people overnight into Tuesday. Among the casualties were a family of three in the Bureij refugee camp and eight police officers in Deir al-Balah. In the West Bank, the Israeli military stated that it had killed two Palestinians on Tuesday who were allegedly planning a shooting attack on Israeli communities.
A cease-fire proposal put forward by United States President Joe Biden has put Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a critical juncture. The proposal offers the potential to end Israel’s conflict with Hamas, release numerous hostages held by the militant group, calm tensions at the northern border with Lebanon, and potentially pave the way for a historic normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia.
According to the Health Ministry, Israeli bombardments and ground operations in Gaza have led to the deaths of over 36,000 Palestinians. The offensive in Rafah has severely restricted the flow of essential supplies to Palestinians, exacerbating widespread hunger in the region.
The war in Gaza was initiated by Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, in which militants entered southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 people, mostly civilians. Israel confirmed on Monday the deaths of four more hostages held by Hamas following the attack. Around 80 hostages from the incident are believed to still be held in Gaza, along with the remains of 43 others.
Key developments:
— The U.S. calls on the U.N. Security Council to endorse President Biden’s Gaza cease-fire plan.
— Netanyahu faces a crucial decision with the proposed Gaza cease-fire plan that could shape his legacy.
— Iran’s acting top diplomat dismisses the U.S.-proposed Gaza cease-fire deal during a visit to Lebanon.
— Palestinian officials seek to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the U.N. court.
— Several people, including an Iranian adviser, are reportedly killed by Israeli airstrikes near Syria’s Aleppo.
— Israel confirms that four more hostages are dead in Gaza.
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Latest Updates:
Israeli Strikes Kill 11 Palestinians Overnight in the Gaza Strip
Palestinian health officials in Gaza reported that Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people overnight into Tuesday, including a family of three and eight police officers.
Israel claims to minimize civilian casualties and attributes deaths to Hamas for their use of residential areas for military purposes.
President Biden has revealed an Israeli cease-fire plan being considered by both sides.
The ongoing conflict, triggered by Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, has led to the deaths of more than 36,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Brush Fires Sparked by Fighting with Hezbollah Injures 6 Soldiers, Israeli Military Reports
The Israeli military stated that six soldiers sustained minor injuries in a brush fire in northern Israel resulting from clashes with Hezbollah.
The fire, ongoing since Sunday, has caused significant damage to nature reserves and parks in the region.
Hezbollah’s rocket attacks on Israel have intensified following the outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on Oct. 7.
2 Palestinians Killed in the Occupied West Bank
Israeli forces reported killing two Palestinians who allegedly attempted to launch a shooting attack from the West Bank towards Israeli communities.
The deaths occurred near Tulkarem, as part of Israel’s crackdown on militancy in the West Bank amidst escalating violence since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
