Regarding negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas towards a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages, Reuters and other news outlets have reported that Israel has shown a willingness to compromise. The Israeli side intends to bring the number of imprisoned Palestinians to be released closer to the Palestinian side's demands, and attention is focused on whether the negotiations will move forward.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are being held in Qatar in the Middle East, and Hamas executives acknowledged on the 24th that there is still a gap between the positions of both sides.
Regarding these negotiations, Reuters and local Israeli media reported on the 24th that the Israeli side showed a willingness to compromise with Hamas.
Specifically, the two sides agreed to release 700 to 800 Palestinians held by Israel in exchange for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas.
Hamas is seeking the release of 700 to 1,000 people, and has said it is close to meeting that request, and attention is on whether negotiations will move forward.
Meanwhile, Israeli military attacks continue in the Gaza Strip.
On the 24th, Director General of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees), Lazzarini, who is responsible for local assistance, posted on his social media, ``Israeli authorities have notified us that they will no longer allow UNRWA to transport food to the northern Gaza Strip.'' clarified.
Food shortages are serious in the northern Gaza Strip, and there are concerns that the damage will spread.