The Israeli Prime Minister has ruled out any ceasefire in the war against Hamas which requires an end to fighting to free hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday ruled out any ceasefire in the war against Hamas before “elimination” of the Palestinian Islamist movement which demands an end to the fighting to free hostages.
“We are continuing the war until the end. It will continue until the elimination of Hamas, until victory. Those who think we are going to stop are out of touch with reality”Mr. Netanyahu said in a video released by his office.
Discussions on a new pause in Gaza are “very serious”for its part assured the White House.
Earlier in the day, Hamas leader Ismail Hanniyeh arrived in Cairo for discussions on a truce with the IDF in exchange for the release of hostages held prisoner by the terrorist organization in Gaza.
According to AFP, the negotiations take place in the presence of a representative of Egyptian intelligence.
At the same time, in New York, UN diplomats are discussing a new resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas.
The vote was initially scheduled for Monday and could finally take place this Wednesday.
The diplomatic efforts are taking place in parallel with the continuation of IDF operations on the ground and the day after a salvo of Hamas rocket fire on Israel.
For its part, the United Nations World Food Program warns of extreme lack of food in the Gaza Strip.
UNICEF highlights, for its part, the lack of drinking water and the surge in cases of diarrhea in children under 5 years old.
The conflict has lasted for more than ten weeks.
The IDF launched its operations in the Gaza Strip after the October 7 massacres.
Conflict has forced 1.9 million Palestinians in Gaza to flee their homes to seek refuge and get away from the fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas fighters.
