Hey fam! 🚀 Two years on from the 2023 test in the Israel-Palestine saga, things are finally moving on the negotiation front. After President Trump rolled out a plan to ease the Gaza crisis, Israel and Hamas kicked off indirect talks in Egypt this Monday. Both sides and a bunch of Arab and Western nations are nodding in approval, but the details are still pretty vague. Experts say this is the closest we’ve got to real ceasefire vibes in years. 🙌
If you’re catching up between your TikTok scrolls or chai breaks, here’s the 2023 timeline that shaped everything:
- October 7, 2023: Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages. 💔
- October 8, 2023: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "state of war" and vowed to dismantle Hamas, kicking off intense airstrikes on Gaza. 💣
- November 24 – December 1, 2023: A four-day ceasefire, brokered by Qatar & co., paused the violence. It got a two-day extension. Over 100 hostages were freed, and Israel released 240 Palestinian detainees. 🎉 The truce ended December 2 and strikes resumed.
- December 11, 2023: Israel said it was open to a humanitarian ceasefire in exchange for hostages. Hamas insisted on a full halt to military ops first. 🤝
👉 What’s next? With fresh talks in Egypt and the U.S. plan on the table, all eyes are on whether this time will be different. Stay tuned for the latest—whether you’re chilling on the MRT or grabbing samosas, we’ve got you covered. ✌️
Reference(s):
Two years on: A timeline of key events in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
cgtn.com
