Israel-Gaza war: Struggle for a ceasefire before the start of Ramadan. The holy month of fasting for Muslims begins in a few days.
The mediators in the Gaza war want to bring about a last-minute pause in the fighting. The USA is calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in the UN Security Council. Israel and some negotiators believed that Hamas wanted to escalate the fighting to inflame tensions across the region during the holy month. Israel initially wants to give Muslims access to the Temple Mount during Ramadan.