Gaza Strip
GAZA NEGOTIATIONS
“We can and know how to stand our ground, even against our best friends when necessary,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Likud says IDF operations in Gaza led to release of captives, rejects Jared Kushner’s claim regarding Doha strike.
Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa were targeted in connection with weapons production and attacks that violated the truce, according to the Israeli military.
Hezbollah has been weakened, the Houthis grow in confidence, the militias in Iraq are under pressure and pro-Iranian cells are trying to regain a foothold in Syria. At the same time, tensions between Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have come into the open. Tehran is trying to rebuild its proxy network and adapt it to a new reality.
A company commander and another Hamas operative were killed in the strike as well.
The Board of Peace envoy warned in Abu Dhabi that Trump’s plan must be implemented to prevent ongoing conflict or an Israeli takeover of the Strip.
The White House peace envoy said Washington had only begun understanding what stripping enclave arms required, calling it “beyond your comprehension.”
P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas appears concerned that elections could strengthen Hamas and Mohammed Dahlan and create a new balance of power in the Palestinian arena.
Israel’s national security minister said his party aims to facilitate the voluntary relocation of about 1.86 million Gazans within seven years.
The account rebuts recent reports about the premier’s actions during the critical opening hours of the Hamas invasion.
“We control the territory. We are not withdrawing. We are staying on this line,” the Israeli premier said.
“My directive is clear: The State of Israel will continue to persecute all Hamas leaders and all those who took part in the Oct. 7 massacre,” said the Israeli premier.
