Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Ceasefire That Would Terminate Conflict – Al Jazeera
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allegedly informed hostage families that he is uncertain about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire agreement. Read Full Article at RT.com
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According to Al Jazeera, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a ceasefire agreement that would involve terminating the military operations in Gaza.
This development followed a meeting between Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday. Blinken stated that Netanyahu had agreed to the ceasefire proposed by the US.
Further progress was noted by the White House, revealing that during recent discussions held in Doha with representatives from Israel, Qatar, the US, and Egypt, there were substantial advancements, although Hamas did not participate due to the lack of a definitive strategy.
On the following Tuesday, it was reported that Netanyahu communicated to families of hostages that reaching a ceasefire agreement seemed improbable and that Israeli forces would maintain their presence at the Gaza-Egypt border, which Hamas insists on controlling.
As quoted by the Hostages Families Forum, Netanyahu declared, "we will under no circumstances leave the Philadelphia axis and the Netzer Corridor," expressing doubt about the feasibility of striking a deal. The Forum then accused him of rejecting any agreements regarding hostages.
The Philadelphia Corridor runs along the Gaza-Egypt border, and the Netzarim Corridor divides Gaza into northern and southern sections.
Netanyahu reportedly stated that keeping IDF forces along the Philadelphia Corridor is essential as it "is the one thing that causes Hamas to come down from its unreasonable demands."
Hamas dismissed the most recent US proposal for a ceasefire and hostage situation in Gaza last Sunday, critiquing it for favoring Netanyahu's requirements.
The military group criticized the proposal for not ensuring a lasting ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Hamas also alleged that Netanyahu had withdrawn earlier concessions and imposed new prerequisites for prisoner swaps.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas began with the latter's unexpected attack from Gaza into southern Israel on October 7 of the previous year, leading to approximately 1,100 deaths and 200 hostages. A massive retaliation by the Israeli military has resulted in over 40,000 fatalities and 92,000 injuries, reports from Palestinian health authorities indicate.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
This development followed a meeting between Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday. Blinken stated that Netanyahu had agreed to the ceasefire proposed by the US.
Further progress was noted by the White House, revealing that during recent discussions held in Doha with representatives from Israel, Qatar, the US, and Egypt, there were substantial advancements, although Hamas did not participate due to the lack of a definitive strategy.
On the following Tuesday, it was reported that Netanyahu communicated to families of hostages that reaching a ceasefire agreement seemed improbable and that Israeli forces would maintain their presence at the Gaza-Egypt border, which Hamas insists on controlling.
As quoted by the Hostages Families Forum, Netanyahu declared, "we will under no circumstances leave the Philadelphia axis and the Netzer Corridor," expressing doubt about the feasibility of striking a deal. The Forum then accused him of rejecting any agreements regarding hostages.
The Philadelphia Corridor runs along the Gaza-Egypt border, and the Netzarim Corridor divides Gaza into northern and southern sections.
Netanyahu reportedly stated that keeping IDF forces along the Philadelphia Corridor is essential as it "is the one thing that causes Hamas to come down from its unreasonable demands."
Hamas dismissed the most recent US proposal for a ceasefire and hostage situation in Gaza last Sunday, critiquing it for favoring Netanyahu's requirements.
The military group criticized the proposal for not ensuring a lasting ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Hamas also alleged that Netanyahu had withdrawn earlier concessions and imposed new prerequisites for prisoner swaps.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas began with the latter's unexpected attack from Gaza into southern Israel on October 7 of the previous year, leading to approximately 1,100 deaths and 200 hostages. A massive retaliation by the Israeli military has resulted in over 40,000 fatalities and 92,000 injuries, reports from Palestinian health authorities indicate.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
