The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to reach an agreement with Hamas for a cease-fire to Gaza and the liberation of the hostagesThe American president is convinced of this Joe Biden who, when asked directly by journalists about the Israeli leader’s commitment to negotiations he answered with a firm “no.” Biden spoke shortly before meeting with U.S. negotiators working to free the hostages in the war Between Israel And Hamasafter the death of six of them, including an Israeli-American. Even Vice President Kamala Harriscandidate to succeed Biden in November, attend the meeting at White House during which they will “discuss efforts to reach an agreement that will ensure the release of the remaining hostages».
The British Labour government has announced a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel. The decision was announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy to the House of Commons.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defined today’s strike called by the union Histadrut as a shameful demonstration of support for Hamas and its leader Yahya Sinwar. It’s “a shame. This is saying to Sinwar“You killed six people; here we are, supporting you,” the prime minister said during the weekly cabinet meeting.
Netanyahu he also reiterated the need to “stay on the corridor of Philadelphiais essential for Israeli security.” The prime minister’s insistence on not withdrawing from the buffer zone on the border between Gaza and Egypt is considered a key obstacle to reaching an agreement with Hamas for a cease-fire and the liberation of the hostagesIt is precisely against this position that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in the last 24 hours.
The United Statesas well as theEgypt and the Qatarwho also emerged as mediators, have been pushing for months for an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip Gaza.