Overview

• Hamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire proposal, calling it a partial agreement that fails to address key demands, including a comprehensive prisoner exchange and reconstruction of Gaza.
• Israeli military operations have escalated, with airstrikes hitting 40 targets and ground forces seizing nearly one-third of Gaza, according to official reports.
• The United Nations reports that over half a million Palestinians have been displaced since the offensive resumed, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis with critical shortages of food, medicine, and fuel.
• The UN World Food Programme warns it may no longer be able to assist the over one million people reliant on aid in Gaza as supplies dwindle under a complete blockade.
• Qatar’s Emir has criticized Israel for failing to uphold the January ceasefire, while international mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. show little progress toward a resolution.