Israel ‘ready for another humanitarian pause’ in Gaza, but Hamas only open to…
Israel-Gaza War Day 73: Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm. 10 updates Meanwhile, President Isaac Herzog indicated that Israel was willing to undertake a fresh truce in the coming days for recovery of hostages.
“Israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid in order to enable the release of hostages. And the responsibility lies fully with (Hamas leader Yahya) Sinwar and (other) Hamas leadership," Reuters quoted him as telling ambassadors.
Hamas operatives had led a surprise attack on October 7, leading to the death of around 1100 people. According to the latest figures released by Israeli authorities around 240 were taken hostage.
Around 110 people were released in late November as a truce mediated by Qatar and Egypt held for a week. In exchange Israel had released 240 Palestinian women and teenagers from its jails.
Gaza's health ministry says that nearly 19,000 people have been killed in the ensuing weeks amid an Israeli offensive. (With inputs from agencies)Milestone Alert!
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