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Hamas says it captured Israeli soldiers in Gaza; Israel denies

Hamas claims to have captured Israeli soldiers in Gaza's Jabalia, but Israel denies this. The Hamas armed wing spokesman made the statement and released a video, while the Israeli military dismissed the claim. Talks are slated to resume next week following discussions between Israeli and international authorities. The conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides.

US optimistic Hamas proposal may break Gaza ceasefire impasse

The United States is optimistic about Hamas's ceasefire proposal and believes that the remaining differences between Israel and Hamas can be resolved through negotiations. Talks have resumed in Cairo, with all delegations reacting positively. Israeli forces have seized the main border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, impacting aid and the humanitarian situation in the region.

US, Egypt hopeful of new Israel-Hamas truce

The US and Egypt express optimism for a potential Israel-Hamas truce. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken both share hope for an impending ceasefire, with Blinken calling the proposal offered to Hamas by Israel "extraordinarily generous." Hamas delegation headed to Cairo for further negotiations.

Israel continues to bomb south Gaza as Hamas battles invading forces

Israel continued its aggressive bombardment of the main southern city in Gaza on Monday, as tensions escalated following warnings from Palestinian resistance group Hamas. Hamas had threatened that no Israeli captives would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases were met. The relentless Israeli offensive has resulted in widespread destruction in Gaza, reducing many areas to rubble and claiming the lives of at least 18,000 people, with a majority being women and children.

Hamas battling Israeli troops in and around Gaza’s biggest cities

In Gaza, the Palestinian group Hamas clashed with Israeli forces on Friday as Israel continued its offensive. The conflict has resulted in a death toll exceeding 17,000 in Gaza, primarily affecting women and children. Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer, known for writing in English, was killed in an Israeli strike. Israeli forces claimed to have surrounded major urban centers to eliminate Hamas, but resistance fighters persist.