Hope for an immediate ceasefire between Gaza and Israel appears to be fading, as Israeli officials indicate that an agreement remains distant. Intense diplomatic efforts by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt are still at a negotiation stage.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right wing coalition narrowly escaped the opposition spearheaded attempt to dissolve the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) with a vote of 61 against and 53 in favor.
After controversial comments of relocating Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip, US President Donald Trump has expressed wishes to physically acquire Gaza.
