US, Qatar Seek Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza

The United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, is intensifying efforts to finalize a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes that have resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties. Recent reports indicate that at least 20 Palestinians were killed in the latest strikes, with significant fatalities occurring in Beit Lahiya and other areas of Gaza. Negotiations in Cairo suggest that an agreement could be reached soon, potentially involving the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, foreign ministers from Pakistan and Egypt have called for an immediate ceasefire, condemning what they described as 'Israeli genocide' in Gaza and expressing support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Despite progress in negotiations, unresolved Israeli conditions complicate the talks, and the conflict's death toll has reportedly surpassed 45,000, raising urgent humanitarian concerns. Efforts to mediate a resolution continue as regional tensions remain high.