(31 May 2025)
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Southern Israel – 31 May 2025
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1. Longshot of smoke rising over northern Gaza Strip
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A large plume of smoke was seen rising above the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday as Israel continues its offensive in enclave.
Meanwhile, Hamas said it was reviewing a new Israeli-approved ceasefire proposal after giving it an initial cool response.
President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy had expressed optimism about brokering an agreement which could halt the war, allow more aid into Gaza, and return more of the 58 hostages still held by Hamas, around a third of whom are alive.
Experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of Gaza — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population of roughly 2 million Palestinians to the brink of famine.
Israel’s war in Gaza has killed over 54,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally.
The war began with Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which left around 1,200 dead.
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