According to a report, US contractors supposedly protecting contentious aid distribution sites have been using stun grenades and live ammunition, which has led to an increasing number of Palestinian aid seekers being killed by Israeli forces in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Hamas says it will respond to mediators after consultations on a new proposal for a temporary 60-day ceasefire in Gaza have started.
The dismantling of Hamas is allegedly part of Israel’s “red lines” for a ceasefire.
The ceasefire plan being promoted by US President Donald Trump has not received official approval from Israel.
However, there is a great deal of excitement and discussion about what it might involve, including some Israeli “red lines” that are being discussed in the media, which cites anonymous official sources.
Among these is Israel’s refusal to leave the so-called Morag Corridor in southern Gaza, which indicates that it does not wish to make it possible for people to return to the destroyed city of Rafah.
Israel is also adamant that the war won’t end until Hamas is dismantled, which includes giving up its weapons and sending its remaining leaders into exile.
Although some reports claim that Hamas has not discussed the idea of turning over its weapons, the organization is not commenting on these matters.
Therefore, we’re still waiting to see if Hamas will make a positive announcement. If so, implementation negotiations are still necessary. Given that a framework for a temporary ceasefire, rather than a comprehensive proposal, is on the table, the perception that this would happen immediately may not be totally accurate.
