Netanyahu buying time with talks as he aims to implement Trump’s plan
The Israeli prime minister has set out a very clear vision of how the war is going to end in Gaza, political scientist Sultan Barakat tells Al Jazeera.
“He wants Hamas defeated, its leaders exiled and Trump’s plan implemented, which means the eviction of the Palestinians from Gaza,” the lecturer at Hamad Bin Khalifa University said.
While Netanyahu does not intend to reach a permanent end to the war, talks on a temporary ceasefire are a way “to buy time”, Barakat said.
“He’s also trying to defuse some of the pressure that has been building from countries, including the UK, France, Canada, who are not only calling for an immediate end of the war now, but they’re also calling for a permanent solution to the Palestinian question, for the two-state solution,” Barakat said.
Qatar and Egypt push for new ceasefire under US-backed proposal
Qatar and Egypt say they are intensifying efforts to reach a ceasefire, working to bridge gaps between Hamas and Israel based on a proposal put forward by the US envoy to the Middle East.
In a joint statement, both countries confirmed coordination with the United States and urged concerned sides to engage responsibly in indirect negotiations aimed at ending the war.
The proposed deal includes a 60-day truce that could lead to a permanent ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian aid and the reopening of crossings, the statement said. The goal is to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and launch full-scale reconstruction efforts in line with the roadmap adopted at the Arab League summit in Cairo in March.
Previous ceasefire efforts have repeatedly broken down over Israel’s rejection of key terms. In past rounds of negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the US, Israel has walked back commitments related to a permanent halt to the war and full withdrawal of troops from Gaza.
Talks have also collapsed when Israel refused to agree to timelines for lifting its blockade or restoring humanitarian access, conditions that Palestinian factions, including Hamas in Gaza, view as essential. Even during temporary truces, Israeli air strikes and ground operations continued in violation of the ceasefires’ terms.
A ceasefire is not going to happen, find another way to stop this genocide. Only pressure on Israel and the US will end the genocide.
Italian president says starving Gaza population is ‘inhuman’
Italian President Sergio Mattarella says the “refusal to apply the rules of humanitarian law to the citizens of Gaza is unacceptable”.
“That an entire population, from children to the elderly, should be starved is inhuman,” Mattarella said ahead of celebrations marking Italy’s national day, Italian media reported.
“It is essential that the Israeli army makes the territories of the [Gaza] Strip accessible to the action of international bodies, making it possible to resume full humanitarian assistance to the people,” he said.
And what do you call your ongoing support for this genocide?
https://www.dw.com/en/amid-calls-for-arms-embargo-who-supplies-israels-weapons/a-72675978
It's not much, but Italy is still the 3rd largest arms provider for Israel. (After US and Germany)
