Gaza: Israel launches attack on Hamas targets in eastern Rafah

Israel launched an attack on Hamas targets in eastern Rafah. The Israeli armed forces made this known on their social media channels.

“Al Arabiya” sources: the three-phase ceasefire will begin with a 42-day truce

The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has accepted the proposal for a three-stage ceasefire in Gaza that will begin with a 42-day truce. This was reported by sources quoted by the broadcaster “Al Arabiya”. According to the same sources, the agreement – proposed by Egyptian and Qatari mediators – provides for the temporary cessation of mutual military operations during the first phase and the suspension of military operations in the skies of Gaza for ten hours a day, as well as the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the center of Gaza, also in the first phase. The second phase, say the sources of “Al Arabiya”, provides for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, while the third phase of the agreement provides for the start of reconstruction for a period of 3-5 years, as well as compensation for those affected under the supervision of an unspecified number defined by countries and the United Nations. Upon completion of the three phases, the agreement also provides for the end of the complete siege of the Strip.

The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas accepted the ceasefire agreement with Israel in the Gaza Strip, proposed by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. This was announced by the office of the leader of the political office of the Islamist movement, Ismail Haniyeh, in a press release. According to the note, Haniyeh called Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel to inform them of Hamas’ approval of their deal proposal. of a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza. The terms of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip accepted by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas “are not those agreed upon by Israel”, however, anonymous Israeli officials told the broadcasters “Kan”, “Channel 12” and “Channel 13″. According to officials, “the offer that Hamas accepted was made unilaterally by Egypt and will not be taken seriously” by Israel “until the details are clarified.” “It is not true that the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas accepted the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. It’s the usual trick.” The Israeli Economy Minister and member of the Likud party told journalists in Rome, Nir Barkat.

Biden reiterates to Netanyahu his opposition to the idea of ​​an offensive on Rafah

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, reiterated to the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, his opposition to the hypothesis of an offensive by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. This was reported by the White House at the end of a telephone conversation between the two leaders. Biden and Netanyahu discussed the two countries’ “shared commitment” to remember the victims of the Holocaust, “one of the darkest chapters in human history”, and to act vigorously against anti-Semitism and all forms of violence fueled by hate. The US president updated the head of the Israeli government on the latest developments in the negotiations for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, including the talks held today in Doha, Qatar. Netanyahu, for his part, agreed to guarantee that the Kerem Shalom crossing is open for the entry of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian population. Biden, concludes the White House note, “reaffirmed his clear position on Rafah”.

Israel’s Defense Minister: “Hamas’ refusal of a hostage deal forces us to enter Rafah”