Anna Sironini Il Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has opened a crack in the release of the hostages held back by Hamas, speaking of a “concrete possibility” for a agreement. During a visit to the Tel Nof air base, Katz said bringing the hostages home is a priority absolute for the Israeli government, adding that the growing pressure on Hamas could finally lead to an agreement.
Meanwhile, one Israeli delegation led by Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, is expected at Cairo for negotiations aimed at obtaining a cease-fire of Gaza Strip.
Gaza under raids: victims among the weakest
Despite the negotiations, the Israeli raids on Gaza continue without stopping. Yesterday evening, a attack plane in al-Muwasi area resulted in 21 deaths among the refugees, while five other people, including four children, were killed in Nuseirat, where a drone hit one line of people who were waiting food in a community kitchen. The violence also extends to the West Bank, where groups of Israeli settlers They set fire to Palestinian buildings and vehicles in response to the eviction of an illegal outpost nearby Nablus. The situation on the ground remains critical, with a dramatic human toll that clouds any hope of medium-high pace.
Trump Threatens Hell For Those Who Don't Free Hostages
While Israel pushes for the release of the hostages, the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, launched a warning very hard on their kidnappers. If the hostages are not released by January 20, the date of his inauguration, Trump he promised “the'hell in the Middle East” for those responsible.
His comments come at a time of growing tension, with the revelation that another American-Israeli hostage, Omer Neutral, killed during theHamas attack on October 7, has been confirmed dead. International pressure is mounting, but the path to a solution remains uncertain.
