Israeli military vehicles have reportedly been stationed in the front yard of a hospital in Hadunis, southern Gaza, where thousands of displaced people have sought shelter, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The aid group alleges that Israeli forces surrounded the al-Amal hospital for over a week before entering the compound and firing live ammunition and smoke grenades. Hospital officials claim that the displaced individuals were forced to evacuate the building at gunpoint. Reports indicate that one woman was killed and nine others injured by gunfire from Israeli tanks, though these claims have not been independently verified.
In response to the ongoing conflict, Hamas has reviewed a new proposal for a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal would include the release of captive Israeli soldiers and a temporary halt in the fighting. The initial phase of the plan would prioritize the release of civilians, particularly women, children, the elderly, and those who are ill. In exchange, it is suggested that a greater number of Palestinian prisoners currently held in Israeli jails will be set free, with a suggested ratio of three Palestinians released for every one Israeli. Following this initial phase, a longer pause in hostilities would be negotiated in exchange for the release of IDF soldiers held by Hamas. The final stage would involve the return of the bodies of Israelis who were killed or taken captive in Gaza.
