What's up, amigos? In the latest twist in the Gaza conflict, optimism is on the rise as indirect ceasefire talks gain momentum. Hamas has submitted a list of prisoners they want exchanged for Israeli hostages 🤝
While negotiations advance, Israeli forces intercepted a second aid flotilla in international waters, blocking a convoy of vessels carrying much-needed supplies to Gaza 🚢
Pro-Palestinian protests erupted around the world, from Latin American streets to European capitals. In Berlin, mourners gathered at the Brandenburg Gate for a vigil, placing stones and photos of victims in a powerful tribute 🕯️🌍
Political leaders are weighing in, too: former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Türkiye to persuade Hamas to back his peace plan, and in Jerusalem, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for complete victory over Hamas amid prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound 🗣️
Back on the ground in Gaza, Nasser Hospital sources report casualties after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution centre, and Gaza's Government Media Office claims the Israeli army is killing two medical personnel and one journalist every three days 📢
As optimism clashes with rising tensions, stay tuned for the next chapter in this high-stakes story about hope, conflict, and the struggle for peace ✨
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Hamas talks 'optimism', as second flotilla group intercepted by Israel
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