Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the recent killing of six hostages whose bodies were recovered from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu emphasized that whoever murders hostages does not want a deal, signaling that Israel is committed to securing the release of remaining hostages while ensuring the country’s security. The negotiations with Hamas have hit a major impasse over the control of crucial corridors along Gaza’s borders that both sides are demanding.
In the midst of the ongoing conflict, Palestinian health authorities and UN agencies have launched a large-scale polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip to prevent an outbreak in the war-torn territory. The vaccination efforts aim to reach around 640,000 children in Gaza, with Israel agreeing to limited pauses in fighting to facilitate the campaign.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue their offensive in the city of Jenin in the West Bank for the fifth consecutive day, causing casualties and extensive damage to civilian properties and infrastructure. The conflict has escalated further with the recent killing of three Israeli police officers in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank near the city of Hebron.
As the crisis unfolds, the families of the six hostages who were murdered are calling for a mass protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of abandoning the hostages. The situation remains volatile, with concerns of a broader regional war in the Middle East looming large. International leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have condemned the violence and called for an urgent ceasefire to prevent further bloodshed and ensure the safe release of remaining hostages.
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