Israel, which is proceeding with military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, is further expanding its attacks on southern Khan Yunis, and senior administration officials claim that it is closing in on the core of the Islamic organization Hamas.
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to maintain a strong stance, the United States and related countries are reportedly increasing diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire.
The Israeli military is expanding its operations by deploying ground troops following intense airstrikes starting on the 21st, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, where fighting has so far been limited to the south and west.
On the 21st, Israeli Defense Minister Gallant explained in a meeting with the families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip that military operations in Khan Yunis are progressing smoothly and that there are signs that Hamas is closing in on its core. did.
Meanwhile, Middle Eastern satellite TV station Al Jazeera reported that a doctor said that bombings continued to be carried out all around Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that bombings continued to be carried out at other hospitals in the city. They say tanks are approaching and they are unable to contact the active team.
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip said on the 22nd that 25,295 people had been killed in Israeli attacks so far.
As the fighting in the Gaza Strip continues to drag on, there are a number of reports that the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are proposing a framework for a gradual ceasefire.
Qatari media reported on the 21st, citing Egyptian officials, that Israel and Hamas are holding talks with relevant countries about joining the framework.
In addition, multiple American media outlets reported that President Biden's Middle East advisor will visit Egypt and Qatar one after another.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained his hard-line stance of aiming to destroy Hamas through military force, but the focus is on whether efforts by related countries will bear fruit.