Tensions Escalate in Gaza Amid 'Last Warning' Proposal

In a grim escalation, Israel intensified its operations in Gaza, demolishing high-rise structures believed to harbor Hamas surveillance setups. The strategy has prompted massive evacuations ahead of an anticipated ground offensive, raising humanitarian concerns amid a burgeoning famine crisis in the region.

As tensions soared, US President Donald Trump issued a critical ceasefire proposal, highlighting reciprocal hostage exchanges. Labelled as a 'last warning,' the move aims for a negotiated complexity, but met with resistance, particularly from a senior Hamas official who refuted it as a humbling surrender.

Escalating violence persisted beyond Gaza's confines. In Jerusalem, a tragic assault by Palestinian gunmen at a bus stop resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries, amplifying the charged atmosphere already ignited by Hamas' early October attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)