Israel announces that it has wrested control of northern Gaza Strip. and trying to get people to leave the area to eliminate Hamas But Hamas insists it will only release the hostages in exchange for captured members.
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida said the hostages matter had been negotiated all along. Hamas has once again confirmed that the solution to this matter must only be through a prisoner exchange agreement.
The issue of hostages is Israel's main condition. who insisted that there would be no ceasefire until Hamas released all the hostages. There are even reports that secret negotiations are taking place. to release the hostages in exchange for a truce While many countries that act as mediators try to mediate They blame Israel's heavy offensive on Gaza for making negotiations difficult. But recently an Israeli military spokesman announced that Hamas had lost control of the northern region. This includes Gaza City.
At the same time, Israel opened the main road for several hours. to allow civilians to escape from the area to the south Yesterday 50,000 people departed in order to avoid losses. After Hamas reported the latest death toll in Gaza rose to 10,569.
Deaths and a serious humanitarian crisis right now. This has caused many sides to demand and pressure for a cease-fire. Recently, Mr. Voger Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Condemning both Hamas and Israel that war crimes have been committed From the attack on October 7th, taking hostages, attacking civilian areas. and forced displacement
Mr. Antonio Gutierrez, Secretary-General of the United Nations Israel, which has been calling for a ceasefire, says the high number of civilian casualties shows that Israel's military operations must have been flawed. But he also criticized Hamas for using citizens as human shields.
Source: Thai News Agency