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Israeli Forces Strike Gaza Targets as Ceasefire Talks Stall
Israel’s military ramped up operations in Gaza over the weekend, hitting around 140 terror sites since Saturday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shared these updates on Sunday, highlighting strikes that took out key enemy positions.
In Gaza City, IDF troops teamed up with the Israel Air Force to destroy military buildings and fighter hideouts. They spotted and took down several terrorists who fired an anti-tank missile at them. Further south in Gaza, ground forces eliminated more threats, dismantled surveillance gear, and wrecked military setups. These actions come amid ongoing clashes in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The IDF posted details on X (formerly Twitter), stressing how these raids target terrorist infrastructure to protect Israeli security.
Hamas Pauses Ceasefire Talks After Doha Incident
On the diplomatic front, Hamas announced it has frozen ceasefire negotiations for Gaza. The group blames an Israeli attack on its negotiating team in Doha’s capital, Qatar, back in early September. According to Al Jazeera, Hamas hasn’t heard any fresh ideas from mediators since then.
Still, in a statement released Sunday, Hamas said it’s open to reviewing any new proposals from go-betweens. This comes as families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas push for a breakthrough deal. Talks have dragged on since the October 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war, killing over 1,200 people in Israel and leading to widespread destruction in Gaza.
Israeli Minister Pushes Death Penalty for Terrorists to Free Hostages
Adding to the tension, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is doubling down on a controversial bill to execute convicted terrorists. He argues this tough measure will deter attacks and help secure the release of hostages captured during the October 7 assault.
Ben Gvir spoke to the Knesset National Security Committee on Sunday, where lawmakers advanced the legislation despite pushback. "This bill will bring deterrence and push forward the hostages’ return," he said, according to The Times of Israel. "It shows Hamas there’s a real price for what they did on October 7."
He revealed that officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office asked him to delay the vote, worried it might anger militants and complicate hostage negotiations. But Ben Gvir refused. "They told us we can’t toughen jail conditions for terrorists," he added, mocking concerns that the law could spark unrest or an "intifada." Supporters see it as a strong signal in the fight against terrorism, while critics fear it could escalate the Israel-Palestine divide.
As the Gaza war enters its second year, these military moves and political debates underscore the tough path to peace. Stay tuned for updates on Israel-Gaza developments, hostage releases, and ceasefire efforts.
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