Israeli Airstrikes Kill 50 in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Stalemate in Cairo

Negotiators in Cairo have explored new compromise proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, but reports indicate no significant progress was made after lengthy discussions. A Palestinian official stated that Israel insists on maintaining control of eight positions along the Philadelphi Corridor.

As the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, with rising malnutrition and the discovery of polio, Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed 50 people on Saturday. The Hamas delegation in Cairo was poised to evaluate any new proposals from Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., as previous negotiations have failed to yield a resolution.

Tensions remain high, with ongoing disputes over key issues like border control and the return of displaced people. The October 7 attack by Hamas resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths, while Israeli military actions have reportedly claimed over 40,000 Palestinian lives.

The World Health Organization reported a polio case in Gaza, marking a significant health crisis. Meanwhile, U.S. military officials, including General C.Q. Brown, are visiting the region to address escalating tensions and potential retaliatory actions from Iran following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.