Israel's indiscriminate war on the Gaza Strip continued on the last day of 2023, with around 64 people killed and 186 injured in Israeli attacks on homes over the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera.
The total death toll in the besieged and bombed Palestinian territory since war broke out on October 7 has increased to 21,822, with 56,541 injured. More than 300 Palestinians have also been killed in attacks by both the Israeli army and settlers across the West Bank.
Qatari intermediaries have communicated Hamas's willingness to engage in discussions regarding further hostage releases in return for a ceasefire agreement.
Hamas representatives were in Cairo last Friday to negotiate an Egyptian proposal. This plan includes provisions for renewable truces, and a phased exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, ultimately aiming to end the war.