Israeli strikes in central Gaza have resulted in at least 35 fatalities, contributing to an ongoing conflict anticipated to continue for “many more months,” according to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Context: The conflict in Gaza has intensified over the past three months, with Israeli forces attempting to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities, causing many fatalities and considerable displacement within the Palestinian community.
* Over 21,800 Palestinians have been killed and 55,000 wounded since the inception of Israeli’s air and ground offensive, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza.
* In addition to the high casualty rate, the conflict has evolved into a humanitarian crisis with 25% of Gaza’s population facing starvation, as pointed out by the United Nations.
* The conflict has escalated to a level that it has caused the displacement of approximately 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.

Recent Developments: In light of the conflict, both military operations and strikes have been observed in several regions within Gaza.
* Israeli forces have reported operating in Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city.
* Residents have reported strikes in central Gaza and airstrikes in the area of Zweida resulted in 13 fatalities and several injuries.
* In response to the attacks, Hamas continues to launch rockets towards southern Israel.

Israeli Public Reaction: Despite widespread support for the war goals, the Israeli public is beginning to show signs of impatience with Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict.
* A significant protest against Netanyahu took place on Saturday, with thousands participating, reflecting discord over his continued rule.

Future Outlook: The proposed multistage plan from Egypt, one of the mediators between Israel and Hamas, envisages the exchange of hostages for prisoners and a temporary cease-fire.
* However, the likelihood of reaching an agreement is currently low as both Hamas and the smaller Islamic Jihad militant group demand an end to the offensive and withdrawal from Gaza before any more hostages are freed.
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