Escalating Tensions and Cease-Fire Prospects Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to address Congress as a proposed cease-fire deal takes shape. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza face dire conditions, and talks in Doha between officials from Egypt, Israel, the US, and Qatar aim to end the war. Tensions remain high in Israel and the West Bank.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to address Congress on Wednesday, highlighting that a cease-fire deal could be imminent after nine months of war.

In Gaza, displaced Palestinians report dire conditions, with the Health Ministry citing over 39,100 Palestinian deaths. On Thursday, officials from Egypt, Israel, the United States, and Qatar will meet in Doha to resume cease-fire talks aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war and freeing hostages.

Meanwhile, mourners in Tulkarem, West Bank, attended funerals for individuals killed during recent Israeli raids, while Palestinian militant groups remain active. Concurrently, tensions rise as Israel's far-right minister's comments about the Temple Mount are quickly rebuffed by Netanyahu's office. Moreover, Elon Musk's Starlink service is confirmed to be operational at a Gaza hospital, as the region experiences communication challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)