Gaza, Hamas and Israel
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Thirteen women and two men who survived captivity by Hamas said they experienced or witnessed sexual violence while held hostage in Gaza, according to a new report by a group of Israeli researchers known as the Dinah Project.
Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.
Gaza's future without Hamas faces challenges as experts weigh options including technocratic government, Arab coalition support, and local governance amid Trump-Netanyahu talks.
"Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza," European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X. "This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed," Kallas added.
Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, killing at least 34 Palestinians, according to local hospitals.
President Donald Trump has been working to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but questions still remain as to
Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas stall amid hostage disputes, political tensions, and aid access issues.
The officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.