Following increased military operations by Israel in the Gaza Strip, local reports say that nearly 500 people have died in the last five days.
The death toll rose by 118 in 24 hours, with reports Hamas is ‘positive’ about the latest ceasefire proposal from the United States.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week, with discussions to focus on both Gaza and Iran.
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