While Hamas has announced that it has accepted a 60-day ceasefire proposal, Israel has still not given a clear response. In parallel, the army is preparing a new phase of the offensive in Gaza, with the announced mobilization of 60,000 reservists.
The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelattysummed up the situation by declaring that “The ball is in the camp of Israel“. Cairo tries to save a fragile negotiation, but Tel Aviv does not show any concrete sign of membership in a cease-fire which would de facto imply a questioning of the continuation of the war.
But on the Israeli side, silence prevails. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was content to declare that he was following “reports” on Hamas’ response, evoking “atomic pressure” on his government. In his far -right coalition, voices believe that he has no mandate To accept a compromise.
The shadow of Gaza City
Rather than a withdrawal, Tel Aviv seems to prepare a military climb. The army confirmed the Reminder of 60,000 reservists To participate in the Taking Gaza City and the occupation of the north of the enclave. This decision stresses that the military option remains a priority, despite international calls for de -escalation.
Meanwhile, the human cost continues to increase: at least 31 Palestinians Truce have been killed since dawn by Israeli strikes, including eight civilians who came to seek food help.
On the international scene, the reactions reveal a diplomatic ditch ::
- In Australiaa minister recalled that “Force is not measured by the number of destroyed lives”, Denouncing the murderous spiral.
- In Francethe president Emmanuel Macron cast the accusations “Abjects and erroneous”Anti -Semitism launched by Netanyahu.
- To UNITED STATESon the other hand, the president Donald Trump provided supported support, greeting Netanyahu as a “war hero”, Even though the Israeli leader is targeted by a mandate of the International Criminal Court For war crimes in Gaza.
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