Gaza District Roundup
Senior Israeli Diplomat: Scores to be settled with Qatar following hostage release
After Qatar plays the role of a mediator in the negotiations for the release of the hostages, Israel will "settle scores" with Qatar, according to Joshua Zarka, deputy director general for strategic affairs at Israel's foreign ministry.
In an interview with Israel Army Radio on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Zarka denounced Qatar for "hosting and legitimizing the activities of Hamas".
He made it clear that "anyone who has been with Hamas" will face the harshest penalties imaginable.
Erdogan calls for Israel to face trial for war crimes
Turkish President Erdogan, in a conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accuses Israel of violating international law in its Gaza Strip attacks. Erdogan calls for Israel to be tried in international courts for "war crimes" and stresses the need for humanitarian aid to Gaza, advocating ongoing efforts for lasting regional peace.
Hamas expresses readiness to extend the ceasefire for another four days
AFP quoted a source close to Hamas as reporting that the group is ready to extend the interim ceasefire for another four days.
The four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect on November 24th and was extended for two more days.
Israeli Army issues warning shots at boats attempting to depart Gaza coast
Israeli forces fired warning shots at Palestinian fishing boats in the Gaza Strip attempting to leave the coast, violating the temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The ceasefire agreement prohibits Gaza residents from entering the sea and approaching the Israeli border within a one-kilometer radius, as stated by Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-speaking spokesman of the Israeli army.
Humanitarian aid reaches UN shelters in northern Gaza
For the first time in the current conflict, UNRWA delivers humanitarian aid to its shelters in northern Gaza, providing six trucks of provisions to Jabalia Camp. UNRWA Director in Gaza, Thomas White, describes the conditions as 'heartbreaking' and notes extensive damage in the area. Over 70% of Gaza's population has been displaced, with more than one million seeking refuge in UNRWA shelters.
