Hamas has voiced strong opposition to any potential ceasefire deal that allows Israeli troops to remain stationed in buffer zones within Gaza, denouncing

While the ongoing indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Doha, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington

Israel plans to build ‘humanitarian city’ in Rafah to relocate Palestinians under proposed deportation plan - Anadolu Ajansı

Many children and women were reportedly among those killed when a school in Gaza City and a tent in al-Mawasi were hit.

Witkoff is expected to travel to Qatar later this week to take part in indirect negotiations aimed at ending the fighting between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to reporters on July 8, he said the parties had already made significant progress in resolving key sticking points.

It appears to be the latest version of plans by the Israeli government to maintain lasting control over the territory and relocate much of its population of some 2 million.

Gaza: Hamas sources have described the ongoing indirect negotiations with Israel in Doha as “more serious” than previous rounds, when they said both Israel and the United States lacked genuine commitment.

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas stall amid hostage disputes, political tensions, and aid access issues.