Health officials in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, announced on Sunday that at least 166 Palestinians were killed and 385 others injured in the past 24 hours. They reported that the total number of Palestinians killed has reached 20,424 and the number of injured has reached 54,036. Nearly all of the 2.3 million residents of Gaza have been displaced due to the ongoing war, which began with an attack by Hamas and Islamic Jihad on October 6. Israel, while expressing sorrow for civilian casualties in Gaza, claims that Hamas hides behind civilians and uses them as human shields, leading to their deaths. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized on Sunday, after one of the deadliest days for the Israeli army in the ground war in Gaza, that the fight against Palestinian terrorist groups deep in Gaza will continue. Islamic Jihad's participation in the Cairo negotiations comes as the group, like Hamas, is supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to Reuters, the arrival of a delegation from Islamic Jihad in Cairo, led by Ziad al-Nakhala, the exiled leader of the group, follows recent negotiations in the Egyptian capital by Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas. Islamic Jihad, which is smaller than Hamas, participated in the October 6 attack on Israel and is also holding hostages in Gaza. Palestinian terrorist groups have stated that they will not discuss the release of hostages until Israel ends its war in Gaza. However, the Israelis say they only want to talk about a temporary ceasefire. It is believed that Hamas and Islamic Jihad hold more than 100 hostages from the approximately 240 taken during the October 6 attack, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 people, mostly civilians. The Israeli army announced on Sunday that 10 of its soldiers were killed on Saturday, and 5 Israeli soldiers were killed on Friday. These two days mark the worst casualties since early November. Live Blog: Israeli forces attack the 'World Central Kitchen' convoy in Gaza; 7 killed. Netanyahu's emphasis on continuing the war; 9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza. Israel calls for the withdrawal of Egyptian forces from the Rafah border area. Israeli army spokesman: Hassan al-Atrash, a Hamas commander, was killed in 'Rafah'.
Islamic Jihad Joins Cairo Negotiations; Palestinian Casualties Increase
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, with over 20,000 Palestinians reported killed. Islamic Jihad has joined negotiations in Cairo for a potential ceasefire, while Israel continues its military operations against Palestinian groups. This situation highlights the escalating humanitarian crisis and the complexities of negotiations involving multiple actors.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Islamic Jihad has joined ceasefire negotiations in Cairo amid escalating violence in Gaza, where significant Palestinian casualties have been reported. The situation remains tense as Israel continues military operations against Palestinian groups.
- Over 20,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict escalated.
- Islamic Jihad and Hamas are holding more than 100 hostages taken during the initial attack on October 6.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history marked by territorial disputes, violence, and failed peace efforts, with Hamas and Islamic Jihad being key players in the current escalation.
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