On day 663 of the ongoing conflict, several key developments have emerged:
– U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Witkoff, is set to visit Israel on Thursday for discussions with officials regarding the situation in Gaza.
– The Hamas-led Gaza Health Ministry reported that in the last 24 hours, 103 Palestinians have lost their lives, with 339 others injured. Notably, seven individuals died as a result of hunger and malnutrition.
– Israel has communicated its response to a recent Hamas proposal to mediators who are involved in negotiations for a hostage release agreement and an end to hostilities, as per a foreign source familiar with the discussions reported by Haaretz.
– Former President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will collaborate with Israel to establish new food centers in Gaza, aiming to alleviate the escalating humanitarian crisis.
– A 17-year-old boy sustained moderate to severe injuries from a gunshot wound to his back near the Tzur Harel outpost in the West Bank. The Border Police officer involved has been subjected to questioning by the Justice Ministry’s unit investigating police misconduct.
– Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of appropriating humanitarian aid in a post on X, asserting that Israel has taken action by “airdropping aid to Gazan civilians” and urged global support for aid initiatives.
– In a display of solidarity, mothers of soldiers deployed in Gaza protested outside the residence of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, calling for an end to the conflict.
– Shas and United Torah Judaism, two ultra-Orthodox factions within the Knesset, reiterated their support for any hostage deal proposals.
– The IDF reported that a drone launched from Yemen targeting Israel was intercepted on Wednesday.
