In the State Department, it has been reported that they are still awaiting a response from Hamas regarding the ceasefire deal proposed by President Biden last week. The situation in Tel Aviv is currently surrounded by controversy as talks of a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas gain momentum.
The Qatari foreign ministry, responsible for facilitating the negotiations, has stated that communication channels between the two parties remain open. However, there is a lack of clarity on both sides regarding their stance on a potential deal.
Reports from Israeli media suggest that Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing internal political pressure, which is causing hesitancy in accepting an agreement to end the conflict. Israeli officials have indicated that the only consensus so far is to engage in discussions about a possible plan.
The State Department has labeled the proposed ceasefire as an Israeli initiative, which was presented to Hamas on Thursday night. As of now, there has been no official response from Hamas. Lebanese media outlets have reported that despite initial positive remarks, Hamas has not yet accepted the proposal.
Meanwhile, the conflict in Gaza persists with tragic incidents unfolding. The Israeli military has confirmed the deaths of four hostages held by Hamas, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances of their demise. Additionally, an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza resulted in the loss of eight Palestinian lives, with the target of the strike remaining unclear.
The uncertainty surrounding the potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is further complicated by ongoing hostilities on the northern front. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched dozens of rockets into northern Israel, adding to the volatile situation in the region.
