On the 288th day of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the Al-Qassam Brigades and Saraya Al-Quds intensified their shelling on the Netzarim axis with Rajum rockets and mortar shells. Meanwhile, the concentrated Israeli bombardment has continued without interruption in the central region of Gaza for about 10 days, affecting schools and refugee shelters.

In a judicial precedent, the International Court of Justice recognized the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and ruled that Israel has no right to displace Palestinians from their land or settle Israelis there.

The International Court also demanded that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories occupied after 1967.

Politically, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that a ceasefire is on the horizon despite some issues that need resolution and negotiation.

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, during security consultations led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasized the need for Israel to reach a prisoner exchange deal, which displeased the Prime Minister.

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