**Charity Workers Killed in Israeli Attacks**
A team of charity workers was killed in Israeli attacks in northern Gaza, according to the Al Khair Foundation. The UK-registered charity confirmed that eight people were killed when their vehicles were targeted on Saturday.
The Israeli military said they had targeted “terrorists” who were operating a drone and posed a danger to Israeli troops. However, the charity denies this claim and says its team was in the area to set up tents and document the region.
**Journalists Among the Dead**
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported that video editor Bilal Abu Matear, cameramen Mahmoud al-Sarraj and Bilal Aqila, and Mahmoud asleem were among those killed. The organization accused Israel of “systematically targeting” Palestinian journalists who risk their lives to report the truth.
**Ceasefire Talks Stall**
The incident comes as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled. The current agreement has been in effect since January, but its future is uncertain. Negotiators were working to extend the US proposal, which included a further exchange for hostages and prisoners. However, Washington accused Hamas of making “entirely unrealistic” demands.
**Background**
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry claims that Israel responded to a Hamas attack on 7th October 2023 with a massive offensive, resulting in the deaths of more than 48,300 people. The incident has led to ongoing tensions and uncertainty over the future of the ceasefire agreement.
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