The Israeli Prime Minister confirmed that he will not sit down to negotiate a cessation of hostilities until the terrorist group Hamas “is destroyed.” While the armed conflict continues in the territory.
He Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahusaid there will be no ceasefire permanent in the Gaza Strip until Hamas’s military and government capabilities are destroyed.
Through a statement released this Saturday, the leader of the Jewish State assured that “Israel’s conditions for ending the war have not changed.”
The president explained that the attacks on the territory, inhabited mostly by Palestinians, will not cease until “the destruction of Hamas’ military and government capabilities, the release of all hostages and that Gaza ceases to pose a threat to Israel” is guaranteed. Netanyahu said.
Israel rules out permanent ceasefire in Gaza
This message from the Israeli government comes after US President Joe Biden said that Israel had proposed a three-phase agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for Hamas releasing the hostages, who are being held prisoner. of his freedom since the terrorist attack of October 7.
“Israel will continue to demand that these conditions be met before a permanent ceasefire is established,” Netanyahu insisted, noting that the idea of accepting a cessation of hostilities before the scenario explained in the statement occurs “is not has no basis.”
War in Gaza: Hamas says it is ready for a “complete agreement” if Israel stops its attacks
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) this Thursday expressed its willingness to close a complete agreement with Israel, if this country stops its attacks on the Gaza Strip. He even claimed to be willing to exchange the hostages in his possession for Palestinian prisoners.
“Today we informed the mediators of our clear position that If the occupation ends its war and aggression against our people in Gaza, our willingness (is) to reach a complete agreement that includes a comprehensive exchange agreement,” Hamas said in a statement released Thursday.
Hamas’ offer comes amid a strong Israeli offensive in the city of Rafahin southern Gaza, despite an order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest court of the United Nations, to stop the attacks. At this moment, the conversations to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in which Egypt and Qatar, among others, have mediated, are stagnant.
Source: Ambito
