Beirut. Hamas affirmed yesterday that it is willing to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and insisted that it must be definitive and include Israel‘s military withdrawal, while that country’s Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, refused to do so. concessions
to the civilian population of the strip until all the hostages are released; Furthermore, he described bad decision
of his government the recent delivery of humanitarian aid and recalled that he was the only one
who voted against this measure, media outlets in Tel Aviv reported.
For his part, the president of the Palestinian National Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, stressed that his people will not abandon the search for freedom and independence
and assured that his hand remains committed to peace, but not at any price
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Meanwhile, the Lebanese Parliament stated that it is considering a ceasefire proposal sent by the United States, but assured that the text is unacceptable as it is, since it includes the formation of a committee to supervise the implementation of United Nations Resolution 1701. United Nations, which orders the disarmament of Hezbollah and its withdrawal from the border with Israel beyond the Litani River.
In this context, Ali Lariyani, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s envoy to Beirut, reaffirmed support for the decision made by Tehran. Lariyani met with the Lebanese Prime Minister, Nayib Mikati, and in Syria with President Bashar al Assad, with whom he analyzed the situation of the Israeli war in the region.
Europe changes gesture to Tel Aviv
Likewise, the foreign ministers of the European Union will discuss proposals to prohibit imports from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories and suspend political dialogue with Tel Aviv for its numerous violations of international law, reported Josep Borrell, high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and vice president of the European Commission.
Israel, for its part, would seek give
Donald Trump an early foreign policy victory by reaching a ceasefire in January, according to an account published by The Washington Post, which cites unnamed Israeli officials. That message would have been conveyed by the Israeli head of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, a close collaborator of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to the president-elect of the United States and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, in conversations held this week at Trump’s property in Florida, Mar -to-Lake.
In the field of war, the Israeli offensive continued on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. At least 37 people were killed in Tel Aviv attacks in the strip since dawn, while in Lebanon at least eight people died from bombings in the south, adding to the 3,386 deaths since the conflict broke out in Gaza on October 7.
In Syria, Israeli forces shelled the Mezzeh district of Damascus in the second attack in two days.
The news site Axios reported that Israel’s airstrikes in Iran last month, in response to an earlier Iranian attack on Tel Aviv, destroyed equipment Tehran needed to develop a nuclear weapon.
For its part, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad published a new video of a hostage who identified himself as a Russian citizen, named Alexander Trufanov. Moscow requested the release immediate and unconditional
of his two compatriots who remain on the fringe: Maxin Herkin and Trufanov.
Hostages no longer matter
A senior Israeli official told the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth that those who have spoken recently with Netanyahu, including US President Joe Biden’s top advisers, have come away with the impression that the prime minister believes the fate of the hostages has already been decided. determined, The Times of Israel reported.
Netanyahu puts more emphasis on the dead than the living
said the senior official on condition of anonymity.
Meanwhile, US-Palestinian Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib requested the resignation of US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken for breaking the law by selling weapons to Israel, while Tel Aviv blocks the entry of US humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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How might the EU’s proposal to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements affect European-Israeli relations, and what implications could this have for future negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
As the editor of world-today-news.com, I’ve carefully reviewed the article and selected the following interview questions:
1. Guest 1: Can you please provide your perspective on Hamas’s demand for a definitive ceasefire that includes Israel’s military withdrawal from Gaza? What are the possible outcomes of this demand, and how do you think it will impact the ongoing conflict?
2. Guest 2: How has the European Union’s proposal to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements and suspend political dialog with Tel Aviv been received by the Israeli government? What are the potential implications of such a decision?
3. Both guests: In light of the recent events in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon, how do you see the escalation of violence affecting the broader Middle East region? What are the potential geopolitical consequences, and what role do non-state actors like Hezbollah and Hamas play in this dynamic?
4. Following the publication of Axios’ report on Israel’s airstrikes in Iran, how do you assess the impact of these actions on the region’s nuclear arms race? Additionally, in your opinion, what is the feasibility of a diplomatic solution to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions?
5. Guest 1: As the conflict continues, there are concerns about the fate of Palestinian hostages, including Russian national Alexander Trufanov. What is your take on the ongoing negotiations or lack thereof for their release? Who do you believe is responsible for this situation, and how should it be resolved?
6. Guest 2: US-Palestinian Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s resignation over the sale of weapons to Israel. How do you view this criticism, and do you think it reflects broader sentiment within the US government or society?
7. Given the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, many have criticized Israel’s decision to block entry of US humanitarian aid while simultaneously accepting weapon shipments. How would you assess Israel’s priorities in this regard, and what actions should be taken to ensure aid reaches those in need?
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