Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict (November 5 – 12 , 2024)

The southern arena: The IDF forces continued operations in the northern Gaza Strip, focusing on the Jabalia refugee camp and Beit Lahia, and in the central and southern parts of the Strip. Five IDF soldiers were killed.

The issue of hostages and ceasefire agreement: Qatar announced it was temporarily suspending its mediation efforts for an agreement. Senior Hamas figures denied reports that Qatar had ordered the movement’s leadership to leave Doha following American because of lack of progress in negotiations.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip: The IDF announced the opening of the Kerem Shalom Crossing for humanitarian aid and enlarged the humanitarian zone.

“The day after”: There has been no progress in talks between Hamas and Fatah on establishing a committee to manage the Gaza Strip.

Hamas governance: Documentation was published showing torture of Palestinians by Hamas operatives in Gaza. Gazans protested high prices, forced merchants to close their businesses, accused them of deliberately raising prices and complained about lack of oversight, police weakness and ongoing fighting.

Israel, Judea and Samaria: Two Israelis were injured in a stabbing and vehicle ramming near the settlement of Shilo. Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, including airstrikes.

The Palestinian Authority: PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas spoke with President-elect Trump and expressed willingness to work with him to achieve peace. At the Arab-Islamic summit meeting in Saudi Arabia, Mahmoud Abbas met with the King of Jordan and the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, gave a speech and called on Arab and Muslim countries to pressure for Israel’s expulsion from the UN and to review their relations with Israel.