As the Israeli military intensifies its offensive against the Islamic group Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip, there are reports of progress in negotiations to free the hostages and cease fighting. It remains unclear whether the gap between Israel and Hamas can be bridged.
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say 26,422 people have been killed in Israeli attacks so far. While Hamas is calling for a complete ceasefire, Israel is refusing to accept it, and the situation remains unclear as to whether the Gap between the two sides can be bridges.