Optimism is on the rise as Hamas shares a list of prisoners it wants freed in mediator-led talks aimed at exchanging hostages 🤞. These indirect negotiations seek a deal that could bring Israeli captives home and offer a glimpse of a ceasefire.
A coalition of vessels attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters—the second convoy stopped this week 🚢. Organizers warn the blockade worsens civilian suffering in the war-torn strip.
Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted in cities from Jakarta to Manila, New Delhi to Bangkok, with young activists calling for peace, justice and urgent support for Gaza residents 📢✌️.
Events marking the anniversary of the Hamas attack took place inside Israel and abroad. In Berlin, mourners gathered at the Brandenburg Gate, placing stones and photos in a vigil echoing Jewish remembrance traditions 🗓️🕯️.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump asked Türkiye to "persuade" Hamas to back his plan for ending the war, according to a transcript shared by President Erdogan 🇹🇷🤝.
Back in Jerusalem, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to pursue a "complete victory" over Hamas in Gaza 🕌🙏.
Tensions flared near Rafah’s Nasser Hospital, where hospital sources say at least one person was killed and others wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on those waiting for aid 🎯🏥.
Gaza’s Government Media Office reports that medical staff and journalists are under attack, averaging two medical personnel and one journalist killed every three days—highlighting the high human cost of the conflict ⚠️📊.
As the situation evolves, all eyes are on the peace talks and the fate of civilians caught in the crossfire. Stay tuned for more updates 🔄.
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Hamas talks 'optimism', as second flotilla group intercepted by Israel
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