The conflict has sparked a humanitarian crisis leaving scores of Gazans without food, water and electricity.
have made “significant progress”, and more negotiations are expected in the next few days, according to some reports.On Oct 7, Hamas gunmen stormed into southern Israel andAbout 1,200 people - most of them civilians - were killed in the unprecedented attack. The militants also seized around 250 Israeli and foreign hostages, about 130 of whom are still believed to be held in Gaza.
Initially, there was “solidarity and support for the state of Israel, the Israeli flag projected onto buildings around the world, strong condemnation including from Arab states against Hamas' actions”, said Mr John Lyndon, executive director at the Alliance for Middle East Peace, an organisation of peace groups.
Last month, the International Court of Justice, the world's top court, ordered Israel to"ensure urgent humanitarian assistance" in Gaza without delay. However, Israel did not abide by the ruling. “The US president was very firm about what he wanted. That included the ceasefire, that included significantly scaled-up flow of aid into Gaza and protection of civilians.
Mr Netanyahu is facing growing pressure, as Israelis are increasingly dissatisfied with his management of the ongoing conflict.On Saturday, there were, with thousands of Israelis taking to the streets calling for Mr Netanyahu to resign as the war in Gaza reached its half-year mark. Protesters have stepped up their demands for the government to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas.
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