Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip.
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On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced a proposed agreement to end the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The 20-point suggestion includes the release of hostages within 72 hours of the ceasefire. As the conflict continues in Palestine, with various agencies of mediation demanding an immediate ceasefire, here are the key developments so far.
October 7, 2023: Hamas launches rockets in southern Israel, and Israel retaliates by attacking Gaza.
October 13, 2023: Israel's military orders the evacuation of Gaza City, demanding that the citizens move south.
November 23, 2023: A seven-day truce is agreed upon by both sides, but the war resumed on December 1, 2023.
January 26, 2024: Israel is given an order by the International Court of Justice to prevent acts of genocide.
May 6, 2024: Hamas agrees to the ceasefire, but Israel continues to launch attacks on the Gaza Strip.
October 16, 2024: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is killed in an Israeli operation in Rafah.
Yahya Sinwar
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November 21, 2024: International Criminal Court issues warrants of arrest against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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December 2, 2024: US President Donald Trump says "there will be hell to pay in the Middle East" if hostages in Gaza are not released.
January 15, 2025: A group of negotiators reaches a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
February 10, 2025: Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire deal. Hamas threatens to stop releasing hostages according to the deal.
March 18, 2025: Israel resumes airstrikes and pressures Hamas to release hostages.
A boy stands with his belongings as Palestinians make their way to flee their homes, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for a number of neighbourhoods, following heavy Israeli strikes in the northern Gaza Strip.
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July 19, 2025: Hamas agrees to release hostages, claims negotiations are tough.
September 16, 2025: United Nations says Israel is committing genocide in Palestine.
September 29, 2025: Trump announces a 20-point peace proposal that could end the conflict.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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In the face of war, Israel has almost completely cut humanitarian aid out of Gaza Strip. Various organisations have come forward to call for a ceasefire. One of the most recent endeavours is the Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying representatives from countries around the world in an attempt to reach aid to the city. The conflict continues to elicit waves of concern from people worldwide, all waiting to see it reach an end soon.