April 30, 2024

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Israel accuses Hamas of 'turning its back' on a 'very fair' ceasefire deal

Israel accuses Hamas of 'turning its back' on a 'very fair' ceasefire deal

On Thursday, April 11, the Israeli government accused Hamas of “turn your back” to one “Very reasonable offer” With a view to a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip presented several days ago by a group of mediators. “There is a very reasonable offer on the table and Hamas continues to ignore it”Israeli government spokesman David Mencher has also been critical “International Pressure on Israel” Who according to him “For the effect of aid” The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and “to keep him away” of negotiation. Follow our live stream.

UN Israel “more” to do. UN rejects Israel's promise to open more humanitarian aid crossings in Gaza The Security Council took note. “plus” facing the threat of famine. Council members, their insistence “Deeply concerned about the population toll of the conflict, the devastating humanitarian situation and the threat of imminent famine”call”All obstacles to the delivery of large-scale humanitarian aid to civilians should be immediately removed and this aid distributed unhindered.”

NGOs take court action over arms supply from France to Israel. Eight organisations, including Amnesty International France, have announced they have seized – or are preparing to do so – the Paris Administrative Court's request. “Arms Cessation” From France to Israel, described as an operation “absolutely exceptional”. “There is a clear risk that arms and military equipment exported by France to Israel will be used to commit serious crimes against civilians in the occupied Gaza Strip”These NGOs, associations and unions are cautious.

Hamas leader's children killed. The Palestinian Islamic Movement announced on Wednesday April 10 that three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. The family visited relatives on the first day of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations that mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. “I thank God for the honor bestowed upon us by the sacrifice of my three sons and some of my grandchildren”Ismail Haniyeh, who was exiled in Qatar, told Al Jazeera. The Israeli military confirmed that the three sons of the Hamas leader, described as“Military agents of the terrorist organization Hamas”.