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Israel Blocks Gaza Aid Amid Ceasefire Dispute
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The situation in Gaza is characterized by uncertainty and conflicting reports. Israel has proposed to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza, covering the duration of Ramadan (late March) and Passover (mid-April), but negotiations have been inconclusive. Hamas has rejected the proposal, insisting on moving directly to the second phase of the ceasefire. Israel has announced the halt of all humanitarian aid and goods into Gaza, aiming to pressure Hamas into accepting the new framework.
The impact of safe and sustained humanitarian access is evident.
There is no alternative to the faithful and full implementation by all parties of what was signed last January.
While Hamas has repeatedly violated the agreement, Israel has not been found in violation. According to the agreement, Israel could return to fighting after the 42nd day if it gains the impression that the negotiations have been ineffective.
No trucks entered Gaza this morning, nor will they at this stage.
Israel adopts the framework of US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire during the Ramadan and Passover period. On the first day of the framework, half of the living and deceased hostages will be released and upon its conclusion – if agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire – the remaining living and deceased hostages will be released.
The coming days are critical. The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal.
One thing we can expect is that phase two won't start tomorrow, but I think the ceasefire probably won't collapse also.
Hamas will not be happy to drag on phase one, but it doesn't really have the capacity to force Israel to go on to phase two.
The Israeli government could fall if we enter phase two.
Hamas and Israel will agree to something. Then Israel will try to revise it in its favour. Then the US will put forward a new proposal that is in Israel's favour and then the US will blame Hamas for not accepting that proposal.
Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Gaza military operation underway as Israel intensifies assault on Hamas sites and territory.
- Hamas says new Gaza talks have begun, hours after Israel launched major offensive
- More than 100 Palestinians killed in new phase of Gaza offensive
sources
- 1.CNA News
- 2.Le Monde
- 3.Al Jazeera
- 4.CGTN
- 5.BBC
- 6.The New York Times
- 7.The Guardian
- 8.The Times of India
- 9.The Washington Post
- 10.South China Morning Post
- 11.ABC News (Australia)
- 12.France 24
perspectives
- 1.US Foreign Policy
- 2.US under Donald Trump
- 3.2024 US Presidential Election
- 4.Israel-Palestine Conflict
- 5.British Foreign Policy
- 6.Israel Foreign Policy
- 7.Islamic Terrorism
- 8.Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu
- 9.Israel-US Relations
- 10.2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel
- 11.Qatar Foreign Policy
countries
organizations
- 1.Hamas
- 2.UN International Crisis Group
- 3.Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum
- 4.United Nations
- 5.International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent
- 6.UN World Food Program
- 7.Arab League
- 8.Democratic Party
- 9.European Union
- 10.Facebook
- 11.Le Beck International
- 12.Pentagon
persons
- 1.Steven Witkoff
- 2.Benjamin Netanyahu
- 3.Donald Trump
- 4.Max Rodenbeck
- 5.António Guterres
- 6.Bezalel Smotrich
- 7.Hazem Qassem
- 8.Mahmoud Mardawi
- 9.Joe Biden
- 10.Aaron Boxerman
- 11.Badr Abdelatty
- 12.Bilal Shbair