Israel kills 13 in central Gaza as ‘difficult’ truce talks continue

By Staff Reporter
US President Donald Trump extends timeframe for a truce, saying there is a “very good chance” of a deal in Gaza this week or next, but Hamas says talks in Qatar have been “difficult” because of Israel’s stubbornness.
Israeli forces intensify air attacks on Gaza, killing at least 13 and wounding dozens in a single strike on central Deir el-Balah.
Doctors at Gaza’s largest hospitals say the lives of more than 100 premature babies and 350 dialysis patients are at risk because of fuel shortages caused by Israel’s ongoing siege.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 57,575 people and wounded 136,879, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. An estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the October 7, 2023 attacks and more than 200 were taken captive.