Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17pm on 13 Feb 2024,Tuesday International
Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have resumed in Cairo, despite ongoing Israeli bombardment of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. International pressure mounts on Israel to halt the attacks as fears of a ground offensive loom over the densely populated area. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects ceasefire proposals by Hamas, vowing "total victory" within months. US President Joe Biden urges civilian protection in the region. Talks involve releasing Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Amid warnings of a "terrifying" assault on Rafah, efforts continue to broker a temporary truce amidst escalating violence.
