US EditionIsrael studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal
The proposal includes a 60-day truce, phased hostage releases, and negotiations for lasting peace, while Israel prepares to deploy 60,000 reservists for a major Gaza City assault.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to give final approval for plans to take over Gaza City and has instructed officials to begin immediate negotiations to free all hostages.
- On Friday, a global hunger monitor declared famine in parts of Gaza, with IPC reporting 514,000 people facing famine and only 370 aid trucks entering on Tuesday versus 600 needed daily.
- The Israel Defence Forces has called up 60,000 reservists and extended 20,000 service terms, controls around 75% of Gaza, and launched limited operations in Zeitoun and Jabaliya.
- Families of hostages warned an expanded offensive could endanger the remaining 20 hostages, while United Nations officials urged an immediate ceasefire to prevent massive deaths and possible war crimes.
- The proposed ceasefire calls for a 60-day truce and prisoner exchange, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects it, facing pressure from far-right members of his coalition.
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On August 9, Israel's security cabinet approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the complete takeover of Gaza. Netanyahu claims the goal is to "liberate Gaza from Hamas," that is, to annihilate the Palestinian resistance. However, as the saying goes: "The people, united, . . . Continue reading Netanyahu will never defeat the Palestinian resistance!" at Workers.org
The Army has announced that it will call some 60,000 reservists for the invasion of the largest city in the Gaza Strip, where troops already operate in the eastern suburbs and control some areas.
Israel starts Gaza assault, approves West Bank plan
What happenedIsrael Wednesday said its forces have pushed into the outskirts of Gaza City and it will activate 60,000 reservists for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned operation to seize the whole city. Netanyahu's government also gave final approval Wednesday to a controversial settlement project in the West Bank that would effectively cut the occupied Palestinian territory in two. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said appro…
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