Gaza Strip
“We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,” the U.S. Mideast envoy wrote.
Despite the attack, tens of thousands of food packages were delivered.
Negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages are continuing in Doha.
“It is unacceptable that man-made and avoidable conflict-induced hunger continues to afflict civilians in Gaza,” the countries, including France and the United Kingdom, said in a joint statement.
“The IDF directs its strikes solely at military targets and works to mitigate harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure as much as possible.”
The Israeli president stated that the information he received made it clear that the “true obstacle to humanitarian relief is Hamas.”
“While others point fingers, we continue to deliver,” Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Chairman Johnnie Moore wrote to the U.N.
However, reports indicated the U.S. Mideast envoy was heading to Italy for talks with senior Qatari and Israeli officials.
The Israeli defense minister also stressed the importance of continued pressure on Iran and taking offensive action against regional threats.
The Mengistus thanked Ichilov Hospital and its Psychiatry Division for the “dedicated, intensive and sensitive care for Avera and the family, thanks to which he can now be released.”
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the top general supports long-term Israeli control of parts of the Strip.
Jewish groups say the monarch ignored Hamas’s role and Israeli hostages, aligning with the U.N. chief’s one-sided stance on the conflict.
