from Daily Sabah
Israel and Hamas have exchanged accusations, each blaming the other for hindering negotiations on a Gaza truce and a hostage release deal, though the discussions remain ongoing.
As Iran prepared to retaliate against Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles for a recent attack in Damascus, Hamas announced it had responded to the latest cease-fire proposal.
While not outright rejecting the draft deal, the Palestinian group reiterated its demands for a permanent cease-fire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, a stance Israeli officials have consistently opposed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his intent to launch a ground invasion of Rafah, the last Gaza city yet to face such action, which Israel considers Hamas' last major stronghold.
Netanyahu has squarely blamed Hamas for being the primary obstacle to a deal that would secure the release of hostages held in Gaza...
read more here
No comments:
Post a Comment