Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:14pm on 17 May 2025,Saturday International
Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks in Doha amid escalating violence in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes, part of "Operation Gideon's Chariots," have killed at least 146 Palestinians in 72 hours, with hundreds more wounded. The offensive targets northern areas like Beit Lahiya and Jabalia refugee camp, as well as Khan Younis in the south. Israel aims to dismantle Hamas and achieve "operational control" in Gaza, while Hamas demands an end to the war, Israeli withdrawal, prisoner swaps, and humanitarian aid access. The blockade since March has led to severe humanitarian conditions for Gaza's 2.3 million residents. International concern grows as the conflict intensifies, with the U.S. backing limited aid deliveries. (PC: Reuters)
