Renewed pressure on Netanyahu as families of hostages call on Israelis to 'shut the country down'
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Talks are in progress to end the ongoing Gaza war, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff scheduled to meet Qatar's prime minister to discuss a new ceasefire proposal. In the past 24 hours, health officials reported that 11 Palestinians seeking aid were shot dead, while another 11 died from malnutrition-related causes. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar aim to establish a ceasefire framework that includes the simultaneous release of all hostages in exchange for the cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of Israeli troops. A joint statement from multiple countries condemned Israel's military operations, citing humanitarian concerns and violations of international law.
Health officials reported that in the past 24 hours, 11 Palestinians seeking aid were shot dead, and another 11 adults died due to malnutrition-related causes as conditions worsen in Gaza.
Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are preparing a new ceasefire framework that would involve the release of all hostages in exchange for an end to the war and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Read at Irish Independent
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