Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Pressure as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall
As the conflict in Gaza continues, the international community is increasingly calling for a ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict, with the US and other countries pushing for a peaceful solution to the crisis, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing pressure to reach a deal with Hamas.
US President Donald Trump has called for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, but Palestinians remain skeptical about the possibility of a deal, as Israel issues a new mass evacuation order for parts of northern Gaza, affecting hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in the displacement of most of Gaza's population, with many people relying on outside aid, and few hospitals functioning, leaving over 4,000 children in need of medical evacuation abroad. A major sticking point in talks between Israel and Hamas is whether the war should end as part of any ceasefire agreement, with Hamas willing to free all hostages in exchange for a full withdrawal of Israeli troops and an end to the war in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government rejects this offer, saying it will agree to end the war if Hamas surrenders, disarms, and goes into exile. Trump has also criticized the trial of Netanyahu, calling it a "political witch hunt" that interferes with ceasefire talks, which have been repeatedly postponed at Netanyahu's request, citing security and diplomatic developments.
As the conflict continues, Israeli planes and tanks have launched heavy strikes in north and south Gaza, destroying homes and forcing families to flee, with residents reporting hearing explosions and seeing homes destroyed in areas like Jabalia and Sheikh Radwan. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's confidant, Ron Dermer, is in Washington to discuss a possible ceasefire, and US President Donald Trump has expressed hope for a Gaza ceasefire to be reached "sometime next week."
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with Palestinian children seen checking the rubble of a residential house in Deir el-Balah, as the international community continues to call for a ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict, with the US and other countries pushing for a peaceful solution to the crisis.