Israel's Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
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Israel's military stated it targeted over 100 locations in Gaza, claiming to have killed militants while attempting to minimize civilian casualties; however, independent verification of these claims remains elusive.
The Gaza health ministry reported 88 Palestinians died from Israeli strikes within 24 hours, although their figures do not differentiate between combatants and civilians, illustrating the challenges in understanding the conflict's toll.
As cease-fire discussions continue in Qatar, tension remains high with both sides under pressure to reach an agreement, which would include the release of hostages before Trump's inauguration.
While progress in Doha is slow, talks aim for a limited temporary cease-fire and potential exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, highlighting the complexity of negotiations.
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