In a letter to Presidents Macron and bin Salman, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas demanded Hamas immediately relinquish its weapons and military capabilities to Palestinian security forces, ending its rule over Gaza. He further insisted on the immediate release of all hostages. This disarmament, overseen by Palestinian forces with international support, is a precondition for the possible French recognition of a Palestinian state, a topic of a forthcoming U.N. conference. The proposal is likely to face skepticism from Israel and the U.S.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the discovery and identification of Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’s Gaza military leader, and Mohammad Sabaneh, commander of Hamas’s Rafah Brigade, within a tunnel beneath Khan Younis’s European Hospital. Sinwar’s death, previously reported in May, was confirmed through DNA analysis; the bodies were found alongside other unidentified remains and various personal effects. The IDF claims this discovery supports their accusations of Hamas utilizing civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, for military purposes, a claim Hamas denies. Independent verification of these claims remains impossible.
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The Israeli Navy intercepted the “Madeline,” a ship carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, en route to the Gaza Strip, redirecting it to the Ashdod port. While the activists claimed an attack and interference, the Israeli government asserted the action was to prevent a media provocation and that sufficient aid already reaches Gaza through established channels. The passengers, including Thunberg, were unharmed and received provisions from the IDF. Defense Minister Katz stated that the activists were shown footage of Hamas atrocities, and the small amount of aid onboard will be delivered via official channels. The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza blockade.
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Following a terrorist attack, the Golani Brigade initiated an operation on Wednesday, encircling the European Hospital in the “Triangle” neighborhood of Jenin. Simultaneous fighting occurred in the surrounding area, including near the Jenin School. The operation focused on locating and recovering the bodies of terrorists within a network of underground tunnels beneath the hospital. This action was part of a larger counter-terrorism effort.
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The Israeli defense minister, Israel Katz, has ordered the military to prevent Greta Thunberg’s aid boat, the *Madleen*, from reaching Gaza, threatening to use “any means necessary.” The vessel, carrying food and medical supplies, aims to breach Israel’s Gaza blockade. Katz directly addressed Thunberg, accusing her and her fellow activists of being anti-Semitic and Hamas propagandists. Israel asserts its actions are to prevent blockade violations and aid to terrorist organizations.
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Following a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation, the body of Thai hostage Pinta Nattapong was recovered from the Gaza Strip. Intelligence gathered from a Shin Bet interrogation, along with information from the Hostage Task Force and IDF Intelligence Directorate, enabled the operation. Nattapong’s identity was confirmed by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, and Israeli officials are coordinating a repatriation ceremony before his remains are returned to Thailand. Despite this recovery, 55 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, prompting renewed calls for their return.
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Drone footage released by the IDF depicts armed individuals attacking Palestinian civilians collecting looted humanitarian aid in southern Khan Yunis. The IDF condemns Hamas for obstructing aid distribution and preventing aid from reaching Gaza residents, while denying allegations of IDF fire on civilians. Despite Hamas’s actions, the IDF has opened four aid distribution centers and plans to open more, having already delivered thousands of food packages and facilitated the entry of numerous aid trucks. The IDF emphasizes its commitment to ensuring aid reaches the Gazan population, not Hamas.
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Following the recent conflict, Hamas’s control over Gaza has reportedly deteriorated significantly, with widespread theft of aid and property. Extremist groups are exploiting the ensuing security vacuum, while Hamas struggles to maintain order, even utilizing family heads with limited success. The loss of senior leadership has severely crippled Hamas’s administrative and security apparatus, further exacerbating the crisis. Consequently, the group is facing difficulties in paying its employees.
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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff deemed Hamas’s counter-proposal for a 60-day ceasefire “totally unacceptable,” demanding their acceptance of the U.S. framework. Hamas offered the release of 10 hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, contingent on a temporary independent authority being established. Witkoff insisted on immediate proximity talks based on the U.S. proposal, emphasizing Hamas compliance as the only path to a ceasefire. The White House confirmed Israel’s approval of the U.S. framework, though official Israeli comment remains pending.
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