At least 82 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn today, according to medical sources in Gaza hospitals, as intense bombardment continues throughout the besieged territory.
The strikes come amid renewed diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he had dispatched a delegation for negotiations as part of ongoing mediation efforts concerning Gaza.
Speaking to The Jerusalem Post, Netanyahu said, "I have sent a delegation for negotiations, and we are committed to returning the hostages and ensuring security. We can achieve this objective."
He emphasized that the Israeli negotiators had received clear instructions to finalize an agreement under terms previously accepted by Israel.
Netanyahu’s comments come as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire deal to halt the escalating violence in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation remains dire.