Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to thwart a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, claiming that he is prolonging the war for personal and political gain. Hamas has rejected new ceasefire proposals and is pressuring Israel to agree to a US plan that they had already accepted. Meanwhile, Netanyahu has accused Hamas of stalling the negotiations and insists on Israel retaining control over the Philadelphi corridor to prevent weapons smuggling.
In other developments, Palestinian medics reported five people killed in an Israeli airstrike in the West Bank, Israeli troops stormed a refugee camp in Tubas, the UK has partially suspended arms exports to Israel, the US has announced criminal charges against Hamas leaders, and the UN is working on a polio vaccine campaign in Gaza. The violence in the region has resulted in the deaths of at least 40,861 people.
The US is working to finalize a deal between Israel and Hamas, despite Netanyahu’s refusal to bow to pressure. An Israeli far-right minister has called for an end to negotiations for a ceasefire, citing the execution of six hostages by Hamas. The situation in the region remains tense, with ongoing attacks and military operations leading to further casualties and destruction.
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