Israel announced it will send a delegation to Doha on Monday to resume ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks with Hamas to enter the next phase of the truce.
Hamas claimed it saw “positive indicators” for the resumption of talks on the ceasefire but denied reports suggesting any temporary ceasefire agreement during Ramadan. Hamas spokesperson Mahmoud Mardawi reiterated their commitment to the agreed-upon terms of the truce while pushing for the next stage of negotiations.
Gaza continues to face mounting hardships this Ramadan. In Khan Younis, six bakeries have been forced to close due to severe fuel shortages as a result of Israel’s ongoing blockade on aid into the Strip. The shortage is adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold.
The humanitarian toll continues to rise. The Gaza government’s Media Office reports at least 61,709 Palestinian deaths due to Israel’s military operations, with more than 111,860 wounded.
Meanwhile, Israel is reportedly preparing a series of escalating measures designed to increase pressure on Hamas, potentially setting the stage for renewed fighting. Israel’s refusal to allow aid into Gaza is tied to its rejection of a proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, which included conditions for extending the ceasefire and prisoner exchanges.
