In order to justify its attack, the Israeli army asserts that the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City houses Hamas detention facilities and combat equipment. After the Israeli military issued “immediate” evacuation orders to the Tuffah, Daraj, and Old City neighborhoods, Palestinians are fleeing the eastern portion of Gaza City.
As Defense Minister Yoav Gallant insists on continuing fighting with Lebanon’s Hezbollah even if a truce agreement is reached in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that Israel will only agree to a deal with Hamas if the group agrees to its condition to resume fighting in Gaza.
Egypt and Qatar are expected to continue mediation-mediated truce talks this week. Israel’s war on Gaza has resulted in at least 38,153 deaths and 87,828 injuries since October 7.
Israel’s death toll from Hamas-led attacks is estimated to be 1,139, and dozens of people remain imprisoned in Gaza.
