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On July 13th, 2024, an Israeli air strike struck a supposed humanitarian safe zone and killed at least ninety Palestinians, including children. At least three hundred people were also injured, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Israel was attempting to strike Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif; it is currently not clear whether they successfully killed their target.
Just yesterday, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in an interview that “signs are more positive today than they have been in recent weeks” in regards to the hostage deal negotiation that MediaFancier previously reported on. The complexity of such a deal cannot be understated, and this event is sure to interfere with what little hope there is for some sort of peace. Will the hostages on either side ever get to go home?
Sources:
Reuters.Com. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/dozens-palestinians-killed-or-wounded-israeli-attack-khan-younis-hamas-says-2024-07-13/
Jahjouh, M. (2024, July 13). An Israeli attack targeting the Hamas military commander kills at least 90 in southern Gaza. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-07-13-2024-83bc4de7ed25b317c7871fd5c0999ad1
(2024, July 13). Al Arabiya.Net العربية.نت. https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/07/13/dozens-of-palestinians-killed-or-wounded-in-israeli-attack-on-khan-younis-hamas-says
Jazeera, A. (2024, July 13). Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israeli air raids on al-Mawasi kill at least 90. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/7/13/israel-war-on-gaza-live-dozens-of-bodies-recovered-after-massacre?update=3044323
Air strike on Gaza 'safe zone' kills at least 90; Israel says it targeted Hamas chief Deif. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240713-israeli-strike-on-gaza-safe-zone-kills-more-than-70-officials-say
Lazaroff, T. (2024, July 11). White House: Miles to go before hostage deal reached, but signs are positive. The Jerusalem Post . https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-809994
Staff, J. P. (2024, July 13). Biden: Israel and Hamas have agreed to ceasefire, hostage deal framework. The Jerusalem Post . https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-810103
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