Israel Hamas War

“We are not ready to accept a situation in which the Hamas battalions come out of their bunkers, take control of Gaza again, rebuild their military infrastructure, and return to threatening the citizens of Israel in the surrounding communities, in the cities of the south, in all parts of the country,” he said, the BBC reported.

Sources within Israel's Prime Minister's Office have informed IANS that Hamas appears unwilling to entertain the idea of a temporary cessation of hostilities.

The spokesman for the U.S. State Department, Matthew Miller, explained that Blinken discussed how to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and how this relates to broader efforts to resolve the ongoing hostage crisis.

Xinhua news agency said that Netanyahu made the announcement during a meeting with the families of the prisoners on Tuesday that Israel had started the process of evacuating Palestinian inhabitants from Rafah.

The talks that commenced on Monday are continuing on Tuesday. According to sources in the Israeli Defence Ministry, the negotiations are on a positive path. After Israel reduced the number of hostages to be released from 40 to 33, the possibility of a six-week ceasefire is high.

Sources within the Israel defense ministry have revealed that the Yuftah Armoured Brigade and Carmeli Infantry Brigade, previously stationed in Northern Gaza, have been redirected to Central Gaza in order to pave the way for the Nahal Brigade's entrance into Rafah.

In urging collective action from the international community, Herzog emphasized the necessity of being prepared to confront Iran if required, cautioning against a policy of appeasement. Although refraining from directly addressing recent military actions attributed to Israel, Herzog asserted his nation's commitment to responsible conduct and the pursuit of peace.