Israeli Forces Bombard Gaza City After Issuing Evacuation Threats Israel launched a wave of at least 50 airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, with a major concentration of attacks targeting the eastern neighborhoods of Gaza City. The military offensive followed fresh evacuation orders, raising fears of an imminent and wider assault on the area. According to Al Jazeera’s latest report, at least 68 Palestinians were killed in 24 hours — 47 of them in Gaza City and the northern region. This escalation comes as Egypt’s foreign minister confirmed his country is working on a new 60-day ceasefire proposal, conditioned on the release of Israeli hostages. Gaza Ceasefire Talks Face Roadblocks Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain stalled. Hamas has offered to release 50 hostages if Israel agrees to a complete troop withdrawal and a permanent end to the war. But Israel continues to demand Hamas’s surrender, disarmament, and exile, terms the group has rejected. U.S. officials say Ron Dermer, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is expected to visit Washington this week for high-level talks, possibly laying the groundwork for a broader agreement. Netanyahu may also travel to the U.S. in the coming weeks. Former President Donald Trump noted in a recent interview that Netanyahu is "in the process of negotiating a deal with Hamas," highlighting growing international attention on a possible resolution. “Victory over Iran has created many opportunities, including freeing our people held in Gaza,” Netanyahu said, referencing Israel’s recent 12-day …
Norris Takes Austrian Grand Prix Win as McLaren Tightens Grip on F1 Title Race SPIELBERG – Lando Norris stormed to victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, claiming his seventh career win and trimming Oscar Piastri’s F1 championship lead to just 15 points after a thrilling McLaren one-two finish. With Max Verstappen crashing out on the …
