As the much-anticipated peace plan, being brokered by the United States, is on the table, Israel continued its offensive in the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza, warning Palestinians to leave Gaza City. Those who stayed would be "considered terrorists" and face "full force", as per the orders issued by the Israeli defence minister.
At least 16 Palestinians were killed across the territory, as per local hospitals. Meanwhile, Hamas weighed the US proposal to end the war in Gaza and return the remaining captives taken hostage in October 7, 2023, attack, which claimed 1,200 lives, triggering the ongoing war, which has killed around 66,000 Palestinians.
Moreover, around 4,00,000 Palestinians fled Gaza City after Israel launched a "final assault" in September. "This is the last opportuni