- The ceasefire was put on hold due to the attitude of the Israeli PM
- The war between Hamas and Israel has been ongoing for the past seven months
- Countries including America, Qatar, Britain put pressure on Israel for a ceasefire
An important statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come out on the war between Israel and Hamas for the past seven months. Netanyahu has made it clear that the war in Gaza will not end and that Israel will never accept the terms of keeping Hamas in power in Gaza. Netanyahu further said that ending Hamas’ military capability is essential to Israel’s future. Israel will not back down from the resolution taken on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Israel has banned the activities of a private media outlet abroad and searched its offices in Jerusalem. A private news organization was convicted of false reporting on the Gaza war.
Prepared for a temporary ceasefire for the release of Israeli hostages
Netanyahu said Israel is ready for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza to free the hostages. In return he would also release Palestinian prisoners. Nothing more should be expected from Israel. He estimated the number of Israeli hostages at over 130.
Hamas ready to accept permanent ceasefire
After the Israeli Prime Minister’s statement, the head of Hamas, Ismail Haniya, said that his organization is ready to accept a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. After this, Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Haniya accused Netanyahu of continuing attacks on Gaza and expanding the fighting.
35 thousand Palestinians were killed in Israel’s attack
Let us tell you that about 35 thousand Palestinians have been killed in Gaza so far in the ongoing Israeli attack since October 7. If negotiations to release the hostages fail, Israel is prepared to launch a ground operation in Rafah, home to 1.4 million homeless people. There is fear of heavy bloodshed in this military operation.
Relief supplies to Gaza have been cut off following the Hamas attack
Hamas launched a rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing on Sunday. 10 rockets were fired from Rafah in this attack. It has been reported that an Israeli army convoy en route to Gaza was attacked, but no damage was reported. Israel has now stopped the supply of relief materials to Gaza through this route.
