‘Gazans in dire need for every single basic need: shelter, food, health, water, sanitation, hygiene’

Hamas said Wednesday that “optimism” was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages under a deal. The talks aim to thrash out a plan to implement a 20-point peace proposal put forward last month by US President Donald Trump, to which both Israel and Hamas have responded positively. The plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of all the hostages, Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Genie Godula welcomes Yousra Abu Sharekh, Humanitarian Leader, Palestinian Authority, Gaza Program Coordinator, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance (INARA).