Heavy Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

• At least 60 Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Monday (Heavy Israeli strikes) in one of the heaviest assaults in weeks.
  
• The attacks come ahead of ceasefire discussions between U.S. officials and Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer in Washington.
  

On the Ground: Escalation Continues

• The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders in northern Gaza, displacing thousands more.
  
• Airstrikes hit homes and schools, with residents describing non-stop bombing and chaos.
  
• Notable incidents:
  
  • 22 killed in a strike on a beachfront café.
    
  • 10 killed in Gaza’s Zeitoun suburb.
    
  • At least 13 killed southwest of Gaza City.
    
  • Over 220 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.
    

Voices from Gaza

• Locals described the bombings as earthquake-like (Heavy Israeli strikes).
  
• Displaced civilians called for dignity and a right to life: “We are not just numbers.”
  

Ceasefire and Diplomatic Talks

• President Trump urged parties to “make the deal” and recover hostages.
  
• Israel’s Netanyahu cabinet is reviewing next steps.
  
• The U.S. has proposed a 60-day ceasefire deal:
  
  • Half the hostages were released initially.
    
  • In return: Palestinian prisoners + hostages’ remains.
    
  • Second phase: full hostage release, potential end to the war.
    

Israel’s Position

• Israel says it has agreed to the U.S. plan and blames Hamas for delays.
  
• Netanyahu claims progress has been made and opportunities are opening to recover hostages.
  
• Israel insists the war will only end when Hamas is dismantled.
  

Hamas’ Response

• Hamas refuses disarmament, demands Israel withdraws and ends the war.
  
• Says Israel uses hunger as a weapon, while Israel accuses Hamas of stealing aid.
  

International Pressure Mounts

• Austria calls the humanitarian crisis in Gaza “unbearable” and urges a ceasefire.
  
• Warns that civilian suffering is straining Israel’s ties with Europe.
  
• U.N. says over 80% of Gaza is now either under displacement orders or Israeli military control.
  

Conflict Origins & Casualties

• War started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
  

Since then, Israel’s response has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and displaced nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.

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