Overview

• Mahmoud Abbas has demanded Hamas release the 58 remaining hostages in Gaza, accusing the group of providing Israel with pretexts for its ongoing military operations.
• Abbas used strong language to criticize Hamas leadership, referring to them as 'fils de chiens' and calling for an end to the conflict that has devastated Gaza.
• Israeli offensives resumed in March after a truce collapsed, with recent airstrikes killing civilians, including 11 at a school sheltering displaced people.
• The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with UN reports highlighting rising cases of severe malnutrition among the besieged population.
• A Hamas delegation is in Cairo discussing potential ceasefire proposals with mediators, but no agreements have been reached yet.