Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:17am on 19 Nov 2023,Sunday International
Despite conflicting reports, the White House stated on Saturday night that no deal has been confirmed for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Earlier, The Washington Post suggested a Qatari-brokered agreement, proposing a five-day truce in exchange for hostages. A spokesperson emphasized continuous efforts to secure a resolution. Israel, adamant on dismantling Hamas after the October 7 attacks, is preparing to escalate its offensive. In Gaza, authorities raised the death toll to 12,300, including 5,000 children. As air strikes target militants and civilian casualties are reported, international mediation persists in the seventh week of the conflict.
