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Israel's regional neighbors are expressing shock and grief after a blast at a hospital in Gaza killed nearly 500 people. Some observers are cautiously optimistic that the tragedy could lead to renewed restraint.
Cairo has long been one of the key mediators in the region and has promised to remain in close contact with China during the current crisis.
Egypt is unwilling to open its border crossing to Gaza despite the escalating situation. In the run-up to elections, fears over permanent resettlement outweigh global pressure and humanitarian concerns.
With a looming Israeli ground invasion in Gaza and the catastrophic humanitarian crisis that the Palestinian people are facing, the Israel-Gaza conflict is escalating at a crucial point. Israel may not stop its military actions despite mounting pressure from the international community, and the battlefield between Israel and Palestine is now extending to diplomacy and public opinion, which will make the situation more complicated, analysts said, calling for the acceleration of mediation efforts to prevent the situation from getting worse.