The terrorist organization Hamas and Israel accuse each other of blocking negotiations on a hostage agreement and a ceasefire.
No decisive progress has been made in the indirect ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza war. Both the Islamist terrorist organization Hamas and the Israeli government continue to adhere to their sometimes opposing positions. Both sides accused each other of obstructing the talks.
In Cairo, Hamas continued to adhere to key demands, such as a ceasefire leading to a complete end to the war. But Israel, which was not represented at the talks in the Egyptian capital, categorically rejects this.
Hamas wants to stay in power
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed this (see video above). He said the military operation would end if Hamas was removed from power. His country is willing to pause the fighting in exchange for the release of hostages. However, Hamas’s demands for an end to the war and a withdrawal of Israeli forces are as unacceptable as the fact that Hamas remains in power.
Not interested in a ceasefire?
Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh accused Netanyahu of continued aggression, widening the conflict and sabotaging mediators’ efforts. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded that Hamas made it clear that it was not serious about reaching a ceasefire.
The international efforts were also overshadowed by new battles. After Hamas shelled, Israel closed a border crossing into the Gaza Strip that was important for urgently needed aid deliveries. Netanyahu also wants to close the Arabic TV channel Al Jazeera in Israel.
Source: Krone
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