Fears about Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan. Meanwhile, mediators in Gaza should continue their talks about a ceasefire.
Israel and some negotiators believed that Hamas wanted to escalate the fighting to inflame tensions across the region during the holy month of fasting for Muslims. Israel's government wants to initially allow Muslims to pray on Jerusalem's Temple Mount during Ramadan. During Ramadan, they will be granted access to the shrines similar to previous years. Israel wants to destroy the last remaining Hamas battalions in Rafah. In the city that borders Egypt, around 1.5 million Palestinians are currently seeking protection.