The Take Brief: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Syrian and Israeli negotiators meet in Paris
Jan 11, 2026
Join Hind Khoudary, an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza, as she unveils the harsh realities faced by displaced Palestinians amid ongoing airstrikes and severe winter conditions. Tareq Abu Azzoum discusses critical efforts to find the last Israeli captive and the impact on ceasefire negotiations. Resul Serdar provides insights into the complex Syrian-Israeli dialogues in Paris, highlighting strategic priorities. Meanwhile, Nida Ibrahim sheds light on tensions in the West Bank, including protests at Bir Zeit University and the demolition threats to a playground.
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Ceasefire Is Fragile And Deadly
- Gaza remained under deadly strikes during a ceasefire, with at least 439 Palestinians killed over the week.
- The situation shows ceasefires can be fragile and still produce heavy civilian casualties.
Storms Devastate Displaced Families
- Hind Khoudary described families whose tents collapsed and lacked blankets, leaving children barefoot in flooded streets.
- She reported an infant reportedly froze to death amid the storm and destroyed shelter.
Body Recovery Is A Verification Step
- The ICRC and Hamas resumed searching for the last Israeli captive's body as a verification step tied to border reopening.
- Recovery efforts reflect operational coordination but do not guarantee progress to the next ceasefire phase.