Meanwhile, Israeli aircraft and tanks continue to bombard areas of Shejaia, Sabra, Daraj and Tuffah in northern Gaza, killing Palestinians, including children. They have also intensified their attacks in Khan Younis and Rafah.
The President of the United States, Joe Bidenand the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuwhere they will talk on Thursday evaluate Hamas’ proposal about a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of hostages held in the Palestinian enclave.
Israel received the Hamas response on a proposal made public by Biden in late May that would have included the release of about 120 hostages held in Gaza and a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave.
Netanyahu will meet his Security Cabinet this afternoon to discuss the latest approach. Meanwhile, Israeli planes and tanks continue to bomb areas Shejaia, Will know, Daraj And Tuffain northern Gaza, killing Palestinians, including children. They have also stepped up their attacks Khan Younis And Rafa.
The latest plan Biden has presented is divided into three phasesThe first proposes an exchange of hostages for prisoners and a short-term ceasefire, while the second provides for a “permanent cessation of hostilities” and the total withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The third and final phase includes a multi-year reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip.
Until now, Hamas has been open to accepting the deal, as long as it is Israeli troops are in complete withdrawal of the Palestinian enclave, while Israel has made it clear that it will continue its offensive to destroy the Palestinian militia.
In Gaza, The Palestinians responded cautiously“We hope this is the end of the war, we are exhausted and cannot tolerate any more setbacks and disappointments,” he said. Yousseffather of two children, now displaced Khan Younisin the south of the enclave. “Every hour that passes in this war, more people die and more homes are destroyed, so enough is enough. That’s what I say to my leaders, to Israel and to the world.”
Israel, for its part, continues with its intention to occupy Palestinian territories and has agreed to carry out other plans five settlements in the West Bankwhich means they would have to occupy an additional area of almost 13 square kilometers on Palestinian territory. Against this background, the European Union has expressed its support for the Palestinian National Authority and condemned Israel’s decision.
Also the office of head of diplomacy of the European Union, Josep Borrellhas denounced that such actions not only constitute a serious violation of international law, but also frustrate efforts to achieve lasting peace between Israel and Palestine and the two-state solution, and has called on Israel to reverse its decision, adding that the European Union will do so by not recognising any border changes made unilaterally since 1967.
The offensive launched by Israel in retaliation for Hamas’ armed action has claimed lives almost 38,000 peopleand left the Strip in ruins, with thousands displaced.
Source: EITB
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