Israeli Airstrike Escalates Tensions Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks

An Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Relatives mourned at Al-Aqsa Hospital as discussions between Israel and Hamas continued. Israel aims to extend the ceasefire's first phase but faces disagreements over conditions and accusations of undermining the agreement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-03-2025 19:16 IST | Created: 17-03-2025 19:16 IST
Israeli Airstrike Escalates Tensions Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks
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An Israeli airstrike resulted in the deaths of three Palestinian men gathering firewood in Gaza, highlighting the fragile state of ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The strike targeted individuals near Bureij camp, according to Israeli military statements.

Relatives of the victims gathered at Al-Aqsa Hospital to grieve, as tensions continued to rise in the region. Israel's restrictions on imports into Gaza, intended as leverage in negotiations, have increased hardships for the 2.3 million residents, many of whom are displaced.

Negotiations facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. seek to extend a truce. However, disagreements persist, with Hamas accusing Israel of trying to derail the agreement. The ongoing conflict has significantly impacted both sides, with calls for de-escalation growing louder.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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