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Delay in US Arms Shipment to Israel Amidst Conflict in Rafah
Addressing questions on this decision, National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said he was aware of the media reports, but would not confirm the specifics, emphasizing rather that the United States remains committed to the security of Israel. The entire focus is on preventing the actions that will escalate the already grim situation of Rafah and, basically, the wider conflict in Gaza, where millions of Palestinian civilians need assistance.
Hamas Did Not Accept Ceasefire Draft Prior to Rafah Assault: US
According to Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the US State Department in Washington, Hamas did not outright accept the ceasefire proposal but rather responded with several suggestions. Miller clarified that the proposal being discussed was one that was put forward at the end of April, emphasizing that Hamas did not unequivocally accept it but rather provided amendments or what could be deemed as a counter proposal.
Israel says "will continue" attacking Rafah once Hamas accepts a truce deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office reacted with skepticism towards the offer as it had not satisfied the basic needs of Israel. And hence the Israeli government has decided to send a team to Cairo to pursue all opportunities for an accord that is acceptable to Israel, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire as Israeli Offensive Looms Over Rafah, Await Israel's Reaction
However, no specifics had been disclosed.Reported by the BBC, Hamas notified mediators in Egypt and Qatar of its decision through a statement posted on its official website.
Israeli Airstrikes Respond to Hamas Rocket Attack, Resulting in 16 Deaths in Rafah
Some of the officials admitted that among the dead were nine members of a single family, and seven others belonged to a different family, all those people who were killed in the second night attack.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Announces Closure of Al Jazeera Operations within the Country
He said the move to shutter the operations of the Al Jazeera channel within the state under his government is a unanimous decision made by his cabinet.
Netanyahu Firm on Rejecting Hamas' Demand for Gaza Withdrawal
“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.
Hamas Advocates for Enduring Peace, Rejects Temporary Ceasefire
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.
Blinken Highlights Hamas as Barrier to Ceasefire in Talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Commits to Ground Offensive in Rafah Regardless of Hamas Deal
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.
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