Updates are rolling in from the Israel-Hamas conflict, with heightened fighting reported in Qatar in the last day. Negotiations continue, and the United Nations Security Council is set to vote on boosting aid to Georgia on Friday, following a delay. The United States, possessing veto power, has apparently secured alterations in the draft’s language and expressed willingness to back the proposal. This would mark the first instance of the US supporting a resolution not backed by Israel since the conflict began. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Hanief spent a second day in talks in Egypt. Despite this, Hamas and other Palestinian groups have collectively agreed that any further hostage or prisoner exchange in Gaza hinges on the cessation of hostilities. Israeli Foreign Minister Elie Cohen confirmed ongoing discussions regarding hostages but refrained from sharing specifics. Prime Minister Benjamin Nathan-Yahoo stated
He mentioned that they’ve dismantled a critical tunnel network in central Gaza City. Israeli forces shared a video, displaying the controlled demolition of a tunnel, emphasizing that the network was eliminated deliberately. Another footage from the Israeli army in Northern Qatar depicted soldiers engaging suspected militants in Gaza City’s Shijali Gaza City Shijali area. They declared operational control over the region after days of intense conflict. There are reports suggesting that soldiers in Jepalia aided civilians’ orderly evacuation from a school complex and conducted thorough searches, uncovering numerous weapons. On the flip side, Hamas alleges that an Israeli strike on Thursday claimed the life of the head of the Palestinian side of the newly reopened Kare-im-Sharom border crossing, along with three others.
After being under pressure for several weeks, Israel gave its nod for temporarily reopening the crossing on December 15th. This move aimed to facilitate direct aid deliveries to Gaza from Egypt rather than via the Rafah crossing. Israeli officials haven’t responded to the allegations made during this time. Additionally, the United Nations Human Rights Office received reports suggesting that at least 11 unarmed Palestinians were reportedly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
They’ve raised worries about this incident possibly qualifying as a war crime. The Israeli military asserts they’ve targeted about 2,000 militants in Gaza this month, while Hamas reports over 20,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict. Daily strikes are taking a toll on civilian zones, and hospitals in Qatar are struggling to cope with the surging number of patients. Reports from the WHO indicate that there are no functional hospitals left in northern Georgia.
This is all unfolding as many leaders are striving for peace talks amid the conflict. UK’s Foreign Minister David Cameron is in Egypt, urging for a lasting halt to hostilities, noting that Hamas seems unable to pose a threat to Israel anymore. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron has reached Jordan to discuss humanitarian aid in Gaza with King Abdullah. In Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s Foreign Minister met a top Palestinian Authority official, focusing on global efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. According to the Pentagon, more than 20 nations have joined a coalition led by the US to safeguard Red Sea shipping from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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