Intensified Israeli Attacks on Gaza City as Reported by Hamas Civil Defense - Intensified Israeli Assaults on Gaza City Documented by Hamas Emergency Services
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, a ceasefire proposal brokered by Arab nations, including Egypt and Qatar, is currently under discussion. As of August 20, 2025, Hamas has agreed to the terms of the proposal, which includes a temporary 60-day ceasefire, the immediate release of 10 hostages, prisoner exchanges, a partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and massive humanitarian aid delivery [1][2][3].
However, the Israeli government has yet to accept or reject the deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration have emphasized their conditions for a ceasefire, such as full demilitarization of Gaza, full release of hostages, and Israeli security control [2][3]. The Israeli military continues to prepare for a large-scale offensive in Gaza City, with plans to conquer the city and the call-up of reservists, indicating that military operations persist while negotiations remain stalled on Israel's side [3][4].
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, with increasing international calls for a ceasefire. The European Union and several countries, excluding Germany, have issued a joint statement regarding the famine in the Gaza Strip [1]. The non-governmental organization "The Elders" has accused Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip and held it responsible for the famine there [1].
Hamas has sent a delegation to Cairo for talks with Egyptian representatives about negotiations on a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip [1]. The Israeli military has conducted heavy air strikes on residential areas of Zeitoun and Sabra in Gaza [1]. The Council of Europe has requested member states to ensure weapons are not used in the Gaza Strip, and no exports should be approved if there's a risk of human rights violations [1].
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that there would be no further exports of military goods to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip [1]. At least 24 people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday alone, but these figures cannot be independently verified [1]. According to Israeli reports, over 1200 people were killed during the war [1].
The European Union and 24 countries have called for immediate action against the spreading famine in the Gaza Strip [1]. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, along with foreign ministers of signatory countries, has called on Israel to approve all aid shipments from international non-governmental organizations and stop hindering their work [1]. Egypt, along with Qatar and the US, is working to advance a 60-day ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip [1].
Despite COGAT's claim that there are no signs of widespread malnutrition in the Gaza Strip, the situation remains dire. The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' large-scale attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has been ongoing for 22 months, with Israel facing increasing criticism due to the catastrophic humanitarian situation [1]. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urged by his critics to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Islamists [1].
The conflict continues, with both sides holding firm to their positions. The international community is watching closely, hoping for a resolution that brings an end to the suffering in the Gaza Strip.
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