The Israel prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has minimized the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza following Hamas’ provision of mediators with a “comprehensive vision.”
“Unrealistic” was how Mr. Netanyahu’s administration described the suggestions.
Hamas demands that Israel completely withdraw from Gaza and that the conflict end permanently.
Twenty people have died waiting for help, according to the health ministry in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, on Thursday night. Israel claims armed Palestinians of shooting at the crowds while denying any involvement.
The incident happened at the Kuwaiti roundabout on the southern outskirts of Gaza City, which is well-known for being the point of departure for the meagre humanitarian material that makes its way to northern Gaza, where the UN reports that starvation and hunger are killing children.
According to the health ministry’s most recent report, the incident resulted in 155 injuries. According to the report, injured victims of the attack were laying on the floor of the Shifa hospital in Gaza City, with medical personnel finding it difficult to treat their injuries.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated in a statement that it had made it easier for 31 relief vehicles to enter northern Gaza.
“Approximately one hour before the arrival of the convoy to the humanitarian corridor, armed Palestinians opened fire while Gazan civilians were awaiting the arrival of the aid convoy,” added the statement.
The IDF stated it was still investigating the event and that the firing went on while a mob ran over some individuals and looted the vehicles.
Mr. Netanyahu declared that an Israeli delegation will visit Qatar to talk about what Israel want from a possible accord, even though Israel rejected the most recent Hamas ceasefire request.
In the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where over a million people from various parts of Gaza are seeking sanctuary, he also approved plans for a military action.
According to him, the army was getting ready to evacuate residents. The IDF announced on Thursday that it intended to relocate Gaza’s displaced Palestinian population to “humanitarian islands” in the middle of the strip.
The “islands”‘ appearance and mode of operation are yet unknown. However, the military indicated that assistance and makeshift lodging would be given. There is currently no indication of when the procedure might take place.
The US and UN have cautioned that a full-scale attack on Rafah may have terrible consequences, but Israel has always stated that it is necessary for this kind of operation and that Rafah must be targeted in order to completely eradicate Hamas from Gaza.
In the meantime, a ship off the coast of Gaza carrying a barge full of 200 tons of food supplies was observed on a trial mission to establish a sea route for relief supplies.
The salvage ship Open Arms, which is owned by the same-named Spanish charity, is pulling a barge that is loaded with rice, flour, legumes, canned veggies, and canned proteins.
Since Gaza lacks a working port, World Central Kitchen, the US nonprofit spearheading the initiative, has begun constructing a jetty to facilitate the unloading of cargo.
By road is the most efficient and fastest means of delivering aid to the area. Aid organizations claim that only a small portion of what is required is entering due to Israeli restrictions.
While Israeli forces are still engaged in combat with Hamas, Israel claims to be happy about the establishment of a sea corridor and to be helping to facilitate the delivery of aid to Gaza.
Australia said on Friday that it will start providing financing to UNRWA, the primary UN agency operating in Gaza. Two months ago, Australia and a few other donors stopped providing assistance to Israel after the latter claimed that some of its employees were involved in Hamas’ October 7 attack on the country.
UNRWA “was not a terrorist organization,” according to government lawyers, according to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
While the US, UNRWA’s largest donor, continues to impose a payment freeze, Canada, Sweden, and the EU have already said that they will begin supporting the organization.
People in a Gaza hospital, trapped by gunfire, risked their lives to aid the wounded
Ms. Wong implored Israel to increase Gaza’s food supply.
“The Australian Government has been briefed by the World Food Program that there are large stocks of food outside of Gaza’s borders, but there is no way to move it across the border into Gaza and deliver it at scale without Israel’s cooperation and we implore Israel to allow more aid into Gaza now,” she stated.
Israel claims humanitarian organizations have failed logistically and claims that trucks carrying supplies have entered Gaza but have not yet been dispersed.
On October 7, Hamas terrorists invaded southern Israel, murdering over 1,200 people and taking 253 captives. This marked the start of the war. Since then, more than 31,400 people have died in Gaza, according to the health ministry operated by Hamas.
BY- HHM