Egypt proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but talks falter. Israel demands disarmament, Hamas rejects, alleging surrender as true goal.

Past 24 hours saw 13 Palestinian deaths in Israeli strikes across Khan Younis, Suja’iya, and Tuffah in Gaza. West Bank faces ongoing military raids, with homes, shops searched, bombs detonated in Tulkarem cafes, and Nur Shams refugee camp residents evicted.

EU diplomat Kaja Kallas calls Israel’s actions excessive despite self-defense rights. Israel offers 45-day truce for 11 hostages’ release, allowing limited food, water, medicine into Gaza, yet seeks control over half region. Hamas remains defiant, accusing Israel of prioritizing occupation.

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels condemn West Bank aggression, demand international intervention for alleged humanitarian crimes. Tensions escalate as ceasefire hopes dim.