Hamas ‘reviewing’ Israel truce proposal, Bibi says nothing will prevent Rafah ops

US working with Qatar and Egypt on a ceasefire pact, says Blinken

HAMAS SAID Tuesday that an Israeli proposal on a ceasefire in their war in Gaza met none of the demands of Palestinian militant fact ions, but it would study the offerfurther and deliver its response to mediators. The proposal was delivered to Hamas by Egyptian and Qatari mediators at talks in Cairo that aim to find a way out of the war in the Gaza Strip, now in its seventh month.

Israeli forces meanwhile stepped up bombardments on De ira l-b ala hand raf ah in central and southern Gaza respectively on Tuesday, two areas they have not so far invaded. The talks in Cairo, also attended by the director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency william burns, have so far failed reach a breakthrough.

“The movement (Hamas) is interested in reaching an agreement that puts an end to the aggression on our people. Despite that, the Israeli position remains intransigent and it didn' t meet any of the demand so four people and our resistance,” Hamas said.

Israel will complete the elimination of Hamas' brigades, including in Rafah, and nothing will prevent this, Prime Minister Benjamin net anya hus aid .“there is no force in the world that will stop us. there are many forces that are trying to do so, but it will not help, since this enemy, after what it did, will never do it again,” Netanyahu said. US Secretary of State an tony blink en said that the US does not have a date for a potentialisraeli military operation in Rafah, adding that he expects to see israeli colleagues next week to discuss Gaza. Blinken said the US is continuing to work closely with Qatar and Egypt on a ceasefire agreement for Gaza.

Reuters

Palestinians shop as they prepare for the upcoming Eid in northern Gaza on Tuesday.