Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’s terms for the release of the hostages
Update on the situation – Hamas demands “end of war, withdrawal of our forces from Gaza” and “release of all murderers and rapists”, says Israeli prime minister
The Israeli army opened fire on the Gaza Strip on Sunday, where the death toll exceeded 25,000, according to Hamas, in the 107th day of the war for control of the tiny Palestinian territory. The Hamas leader and Turkey’s diplomatic chief exchanged views on Saturday, while Iran threatened No Israel Retaliates After Five Killed”Military advisors» Iranians in Damascus, Syria. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said:with all that” About the pro-Palestine demonstration. Le Figaro Takes stock of the conflict in the Middle East.
Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ terms to release the hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video on Sunday that he rejected “ClearlyFollowing the publication of a report on the October 7 attack, Palestinian Hamas conditions for the release of hostages. “I categorically reject the terms of surrender of the demons of Hamas» What is needed »The end of the war, the withdrawal of our forces from Gaza“and”Exoneration of all murderers and rapists“, he declared.
A tunnel was found in Khan Younes
The IDF said on Saturday it had discovered a tunnel in Khan Yunis, a large southern city that has become the epicenter of the fighting, where “About twenty hostages» was lockedwithout daylight“, with”Low oxygen and terrible humidity“
Soldiers found drawings made by a five-year-old captive child there. Hamas reported numerous airstrikes and artillery attacks on the city that reportedly killed 178 people in the past 24 hours. The Israeli army announced that it had “Eliminated the terrorists» To Khan Younes.
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Homes were destroyed in the West Bank by the Israeli army
The West Bank, a Palestinian territory occupied by Israel since 1967, is experiencing a resurgence of violence not seen in nearly 20 years. The Israeli army has carried out deadly operations there in recent days, destroying two family homes in Hebron belonging to Palestinian fighters. At least 364 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers or settlers in the West Bank, which is separated from Gaza by Israeli territory, since October 7, according to the Palestinian Authority.
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According to Hamas, 25,105 people were killed in Gaza by Israel
Air and Ground Attacks by Israel”to destroy» Hamas killed 25,105 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, and wounded 62,681, the Palestinian movement’s health ministry said Sunday. At least 1.7 of the small encircled region’s roughly 2.4 million residents have had to leave their homes, and the population lacks everything, is exposed to the risk of famine and epidemics, the UN warns.
Exchange between Hamas leader and Turkey’s diplomatic chief
Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh held talks with Turkish diplomatic chief Hakan Fidan in Turkey on Saturday, “Establish a cease-fire in Gaza as soon as possible, increase humanitarian aid, release hostages and a two-state solution for lasting peace», according to diplomatic sources on Sunday. Netanyahu’s government is deaf to international calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, vowing to prolong the war “to complete victory» Against Hamas, classified as terrorist by the United States and the European Union.
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French minister of armed forces in Israel for second time in two months
The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, met with the families of Hamas hostages in Israel on Monday, ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Exchanges will cover “on the situation in Gaza, on efforts to secure the release of French hostages and missing persons, on the protection of the civilian population and on the humanitarian support provided by France» But even on efforts to avoid »Regional escalation, especially in Lebanon and the Red Sea“, where Yemen’s Houthi rebels are attacking ships, the French minister’s office said on Sunday.
Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel
Iran threatened to retaliate after accusing Israel of killing the five.Military advisors» Iranians on strike in Damascus. The war is escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas allies.”axis of resistance» Including Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. On the same day, in western Iraq, a new attack targeted the residence of American troops, which claimed “Islamic Resistance in Iraq», a nebula of pro-Iran fighters.
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London finds Netanyahu’s comments on Palestinian sovereignty “disappointing”
British Defense Minister Grant Shaps said:Disappointing» that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “Palestinian sovereignty» In Gaza. He added that “There is no other optionIn the eyes of the United Kingdom, the two-state solution to resolve the conflict in the region.
Israel mustMake sure Gaza is no longer a threat“, what “contradicts the demand for Palestinian sovereignty“, Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated for his part in the new American, European and UN rejection of the creation of a Palestinian state.
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In Spain, Pedro Sánchez supports pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered his support to thousands of people who took part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in several Spanish cities on Sunday. “We are also with them“, referring to the demonstrations, declared socialist during the congress of the Socialist Party in Galicia (North-West)”.In many streets and villages of Spain for the recognition of the Palestinian state and the end of the war in the Middle East (…)“
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