The ongoing genocide in Gaza marks its 431st day, with a new massacre in the north leaving at least 20 Palestinians dead and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun. More casualties were reported in Al-Nuseirat, Rafah, and Zeitoun.
Amid these massacres, discussions within the Israeli occupation entity suggest a potential prisoner swap and ceasefire with Hamas, though Zionist Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office downplays reports of progress. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has stated that negotiations continue, but any developments are premature.
Hamas has reportedly provided Egypt with a list of elderly and ill Zionist prisoners for release in the first phase of the ceasefire. They also presented names of Palestinian prisoners they seek to free. Sources close to Hamas said their delegation briefed Egypt’s intelligence minister on these efforts, but no breakthrough occurred in the talks.
Hamas emphasized its commitment to ending the conflict and supporting the management of Gaza. Meanwhile, a Zionist official suggested that a prisoner swap could be finalized in one to two weeks, claiming conditions are favorable, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
However, sources close to Hamas stated that the deal hinges on the Zionist entity agreeing to Egypt’s proposal. Reports from Israeli Channel 12 reveal that it remains uncertain whether Hamas will drop its demand for a permanent ceasefire. Hamas is aware of Israeli occupation’s resistance to any concessions regarding future military operations.
The Zionist cabinet will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation, with reports indicating that Netanyahu may struggle to secure coalition support for the deal. This comes ahead of a visit by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who will discuss the ceasefire, developments in Lebanon and Syria, and the Gaza prisoner swap with Israeli officials.
Ongoing Genocide in Gaza: 44,758 Martyrs, 106,134 Injured
As Israeli occupation airstrikes continue across Gaza, claiming the lives of nearly 60 Palestinians, the death toll since the onset of the massacre on October 7 has reached 44,758, with over 106,000 injured. The Israeli occupation forces have carried out 9,905 attacks, including 7,160 against families, and have wiped out 1,410 families, resulting in 5,444 martyrs.
Today, 13 Palestinians were martyred in an Israeli bombing in central Gaza. Meanwhile, 25 Palestinians died and many others were injured or went missing when Israeli forces targeted an apartment building in Beit Hanoun. In the Nuseirat camp, a Palestinian fisherman was martyred by Israeli naval fire, while seven others were killed in an airstrike on a home in the same camp.
In northern Gaza, 25 civilians were killed when Israeli airstrikes destroyed a home in Abed Rabbo. Israeli forces also targeted civilian homes in Gaza City with heavy artillery, while six fishermen were arrested off the coast of Deir Al-Balah.
In Rafah, two bodies were recovered after an Israeli drone attack on the Al-Zuhur neighborhood. Additionally, Israeli artillery shelled the Al-Tuwam and Al-Saftawi areas in northern Gaza.
Israeli occupation forces demolished a house in Rafah and more homes in the west of the Jabaliya camp. A bombing in the Maghazi camp left several children injured, and a six-month-old girl was injured in an attack on a displaced persons’ tent in the south.
For 67 days, northern Gaza has been under siege, with no access to humanitarian or medical aid due to constant Israeli attacks and blockades. The Civil Defense has been unable to operate in northern Gaza for 49 days, leaving thousands of residents without critical care.
The spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense warns that if the war continues, over 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip could lose their lives. pic.twitter.com/OcqiE0izyO
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) December 10, 2024
Education Amid Crisis
In other developments, 29,600 students in Gaza have qualified for secondary school exams despite the challenges. According to the Ministry of Education, 260,000 students are now learning through online platforms, and digital exams have been held for 29,600 students in the 11th grade.
Despite widespread power and internet outages due to the ongoing conflict, the ministry continues to launch initiatives to support digital learning. Educational materials have been adapted to focus on essential content to accommodate the difficult conditions.
Since the start of the war, 11,923 students have been martyred, and 19,199 have been injured. Over 788,000 students have been unable to attend schools or universities due to the ongoing aggression, with many suffering from severe psychological trauma and difficult living conditions.
Source: Al-Manar Website
