Author: The Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 09/03/2025 | 15:21:29
AI Summary:
Israel cuts off supplies of goods to the territory of over 2 million Palestinians. It’s pressing the militant group to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire. Hamas is believed to have 24 living hostages and the bodies of 35 others. Israel Electric Corporation says cutoff affected only wastewater treatment plant. Hamas spokesman calls it part of Israel’s “starvation policy” Israeli forces have withdrawn to buffer zones inside Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza for the first time since early in the war. On Sunday, envoy Adam Boehler told Israeli broadcaster Kan that Hamas has suggested a truce of five to 10 years while it would disarm. The militant group has previously called disarming unacceptable. Israel’s military offensive has killed more than 48,000 Palestinians in Gaza, mostly women and children. Palestinians are reporting sharp price increases for dwindling items during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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