Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved military plans to seize Gaza City, even as officials start "immediate negotiations" for the release of hostages and an end to the conflict on terms acceptable to Israel.
During a visit to a military base near Gaza, Netanyahu said he gave the green light to the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) plan to take control of Gaza City and defeat Hamas. At the same time, he ordered talks to secure all hostages and push for a war-ending deal 🤝.
Key Updates 📢
- No formal delegation has been sent to Doha or Cairo yet 🚫✈️
- The military mobilized 60,000 reservists and plans to call up another 20,000 soon 🪖
- Hamas reportedly agreed to an Egyptian-Qatari truce proposal for a temporary ceasefire and hostage release, but Israel's official response is still pending 🤔
What Comes Next? 🔍
Netanyahu also set out five conditions for ending the offensive:
- Disarmament of Hamas
- Release of hostages
- Demilitarization of Gaza
- Israeli security control over the enclave
- A non-Israeli body to manage daily life in Gaza (not Hamas or the Palestinian Authority)
In short, while hostage talks and a possible truce are on the table, Israel is preparing to launch its Gaza City operation. Keep an eye out as this story unfolds 👀!
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Israel to approve Gaza City seizure plan despite ceasefire talks
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