Ceasefire Talks Gain Momentum as Hamas Softens Stance, Israel Plans Rafah Assault

With Hamas dropping key demands and Israel readying for a military operation in Rafah, ceasefire negotiations are set to resume, amid escalating humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

• Hamas has abandoned key ceasefire demands, paving the way for renewed hope in Gaza ceasefire talks.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for a military assault on Rafah, Gaza's last major Hamas stronghold.
• A total of 31,490 people, mostly women and children, have been reported dead since the beginning of the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
• Hamas is now willing to accept a 40-day initial pause in hostilities, dropping its demand for a permanent ceasefire.
• International efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza are underway, with the first aid vessel reaching the enclave, offloading 200 tonnes of food aid.

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