Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas called on Hamas to release all hostages, stating their captivity gives Israel justifications for its attacks, which resulted in at least 25 deaths from Israeli strikes on Gaza. Despite ongoing negotiations in Cairo, efforts for a new ceasefire have stalled, with Abbas criticizing Hamas for exacerbating the situation while a Hamas official labeled his remarks as insulting. The humanitarian crisis intensifies as Germany, France, and Britain urge Israel to lift its blockade on aid entering Gaza, warning of severe consequences for civilians.