7 days marks the 4th anniversary of the start of the fighting between Israel and Hamas. The death toll in the Gaza Strip has so far exceeded 27,500.
Hamas is calling for a complete ceasefire, while Israel is refusing to accept a ceasefire. It appears that there is still a gap between the two sides, and it is unclear whether negotiations will be concluded. We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 7, Japan time. The U.S. Secretary of State hopes for progress in Gaza Strip negotiations.