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Israel: In a fresh attack on Gaza by Israel forces around 62 people have been reportedly killed in attacks on various shelters in the city, in the last 24 hours.
Reports said that this escalation comes despite reports of a potential ceasefire agreement being imminent.
According to Al Jazeera, mediators, including US President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al Sisi, issued a joint call on Israel and Hamas to conclude the deal.
However, the situation remains volatile, with thousands of Israelis rallying in Tel Aviv calling for a deal that would secure the release of captives held in Gaza, while hundreds of others marched in Jerusalem, demanding a continuation of the war.
Meanwhile, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage agreement being negotiated in Doha in relation to the situation in Gaza, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two Israeli officials.
According to CNN, Israel believes most of the 33 hostages are alive, although some deceased hostages may also be included in the initial release.
Hamas and its allies still hold 94 hostages, including at least 34 who are believed to be dead, following the October 7, 2023, attacks.The parties appear close to finalising the agreement.
The plan also includes allowing residents of northern Gaza to return but with unspecified security measures in place and Palestinian prisoners linked to the killing of Israelis would not be released into the West Bank but instead to Gaza or other countries, CNN reported, citing the Israeli official.
