At least 47 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes in Gaza as Israeli forces again targeted people waiting for food, while hospitals struggled to cope with the wounded, Al Jazeera reported, quoting hospital sources.
Meanwhile, Hamas has announced its readiness to begin negotiations "immediately" on a proposed 60-day ceasefire that would allow vital aid into Gaza. Hamas ally Islamic Jihad has expressed support for the truce talks but demanded "guarantees" to ensure the process leads to a permanent ceasefire.
The announcement came after Hamas consulted with other Palestinian factions. It precedes a planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for an end to the war, now in its 21st month, Al Jazeera reported.
Since the conflict began, Israel's war on Gaza has killed at least 57,338 people and wounded 135,957, according to Gaza's health ministry.
In the October 7, 2023, attacks, 1,139 people were killed in Israel and more than 200 taken captive.
Al Jazeera further reported that hospitals in Gaza remain overwhelmed as strikes persist in areas where civilians are queuing for food, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
