New evacuations of civilians in the Strip ordered; negotiations advance to achieve truce and more

Continue the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamasthe extremist military group of Palestine; here we tell you the most relevant things that have happened in the armed conflict Today August 16th.

315 days after the outbreak war between Israel and Hamas after an attack by the extremist group, the number of dead in the Gaza Strip exceeds more than 40,025 Palestinians.

Negotiations to achieve a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas continuemeanwhile Military attacks and incursions continue in several cities in Gaza.

New evacuations of civilians ordered in central and southern Gaza Strip

The Israeli Army ordered this morning, Friday, August 16 New evacuations of civilians in the central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip.

According to Israeli troops, this is because the intelligence area located different groups of militiamen in Deir al-Balahin central Gaza, and in Jan Yunislocated to the south.

A report on the situation showed that the presence of militia groups in these areas, so in order to be able to raid appropriately, the withdrawal of civilians to other safe sites was requested.

Due to many acts of terrorism, the exploitation of the humanitarian space for terrorist activity and the firing of anti-aircraft missiles at the State of Israel in the neighborhoods north of Khan Yunis, staying in this area has become dangerous. Therefore, at this time the space will be adjusted. The adjustment is in relation to accurate intelligence information according to which the terrorist organization Hamas has located terrorist infrastructures in an area defined as a humanitarian space>> pic.twitter.com/PdlP8Sx3QJ

— Israel Defense Forces (@idfonline) August 16, 2024

Negotiations to achieve a truce in the Gaza Strip are moving forward

The Government of Qatar announced that the negotiations held in Doha to achieve a truce in the Gaza Strip, are progressing favorably.

It should be remembered that at this meeting Qatar, Egypt and the United States participated as mediators, as well as representatives of Israel.

At the meeting held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 Hamas emissaries did not participatealthough it was noted that they will hold a private meeting with mediators to discuss a possible truce agreement.

In this regard, the Qatari government indicated that these meetings took place today, Friday. will continuesince all those involved want to advanceso it is hoped that an agreement can be reached to proceed with the release of hostages.

UNRWA humanitarian complex in Al-Sinaa after bombing (Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Qatar asks Iran to avoid attack on Israel after truce talks resume

Given the progress in negotiations, Qatar asked Iran keep calm y prevent an attack on Israel after the successful resumption of meetings to achieve a truce.

In this regard, the Sheikh Mohamed Abdulrahman al Thanihead of the Qatari Foreign Ministry, called the head of diplomacy in Iran, Ali Bagheria avoid any conflict during meetings seeking a truce.

It should be recalled that tensions between Israel and Iran increased after the assassination of Ismail HaniyahHamas political leader, when he was in the city of Tehran.

Iran holds funeral for Ismail Haniya (FETHI BELAID / AFP)

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