Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive as Protests Against Hamas Persist
Netanyahu announces increased military pressure on Hamas, while rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza face violent suppression, including the killing of a prominent protester.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to escalate military operations in Gaza, aiming to weaken Hamas and secure the release of hostages.
- Hamas has agreed to an Egyptian-mediated 50-day ceasefire proposal involving the phased release of hostages, though key terms remain unresolved.
- Protests against Hamas' rule have emerged across Gaza, with demonstrators calling for an end to both the war and the group's governance.
- Hamas has violently suppressed dissent, reportedly torturing and killing 22-year-old protester Oday Nasser Al Rabay, whose death has drawn international condemnation.
- Netanyahu's government continues to push the controversial 'Trump Plan' for the voluntary resettlement of Gaza residents, sparking criticism over its humanitarian and political implications.