Health officials report that at least 22 people, including children and women, have been martyred in relentless Israeli bombardment on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.

Amid the escalation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Israeli occupation must “lay down its weapons” and transfer security in Gaza to Israel.

The Israeli government rejected a ceasefire proposal for hostage exchange, offering an alternative that required the release of 10 Israeli hostages instead of 5.

Meanwhile, Hamas leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, announced the movement’s acceptance of the proposal from Egypt and Qatar, expressing hope that the occupation would not obstruct its implementation.