Hamas insists on withdrawing troops in exchange for hostages, 21 organizations support UNRWA

　　China News Service, Beijing, January 30. Comprehensive news: The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a member faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), jointly issued a statement on the 29th local time, saying that in Before releasing the Israeli hostages, the Israeli army must withdraw from Gaza. Twenty-one humanitarian aid organizations, including the Norwegian Refugee Council and the international relief organization Oxfam, issued a joint statement on the 29th to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

　　According to Israel's "Jerusalem Post" report, Hamas and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) jointly issued a statement on the 29th, saying that Israel must stop its attacks on the Gaza Strip. Before releasing the hostages, Israeli troops must withdraw from Gaza.

　　According to the "Times of Israel" report, Hamas media adviser Tahir Nunu also said on the 29th, "What we are discussing first is a comprehensive ceasefire, not a temporary ceasefire." "Once the war stops, the remaining details can be discussed, including Release the hostages."

　　Previously, CIA Director Burns held negotiations in Paris with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed, representatives of the Israeli Intelligence and Secret Service (Mossad) and Egyptian intelligence services to discuss a dozens-day ceasefire agreement. The agreement stipulates that Israel's attacks on Hamas will be suspended in stages and allow more assistance to the Gaza Strip. Hamas will gradually release all Israeli personnel detained. It is reported that this agreement does not require a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

　　The Times of Israel stated that Israeli negotiators agreed to the ceasefire agreement. The agreement was handed over to Hamas on the 29th. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken said at a press conference that he believed the agreement was strong and convincing, but that Hamas must make its own decision.

　　It is unclear whether the above sounds were Hamas's response to the ceasefire agreement. The Times of Israel and the Jerusalem Post said this appeared to be a rejection by Hamas.

　　According to the White House website, John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator of the White House National Security Council, said on the 29th that there is no reason why hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas should be affected by the attack on US troops on the 27th. The United States will remain committed to promoting this issue. One negotiation.

　　Kirby also responded to the attack on the US military, saying that the United States was still trying to find out who was behind it. He said that the attack caused deaths and that the United States would respond appropriately, but the United States did not seek war with Iran and did not intend to further escalate tensions.

　　According to the website of the Norwegian Refugee Council, 21 humanitarian aid organizations issued a joint statement in support of UNRWA on the 29th.

　　The statement said they were angry that some donors had joined forces to suspend funding to UNRWA, which would have an impact on more than 2 million civilians on the ground, more than half of whom are children.

　　The statement pointed out that 152 UNRWA employees have been killed and 145 facilities have been destroyed. UNRWA is the largest humanitarian aid agency in the Gaza Strip and cannot be replaced by other agencies. If the funding situation cannot be reversed, Gaza's already constrained humanitarian environment will face total collapse.

　　The statement called on donor countries to resume financial support for UNRWA to help the Palestinian people survive this humanitarian disaster.

　　According to the "Times of Israel" report, IDF spokesman Hagari said on the 29th that the Israeli army's current fighting in the Gaza Strip is mainly concentrated in southern Khan Yunis. He said that since the Israeli army launched operations in southern Gaza last month, more than 2,000 Hamas members have been eliminated in Khan Younis, and they have also arrested some gunmen who participated in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 last year. Some Hamas members who surrendered to Israeli forces handed over intelligence.

　　According to the official Palestinian news agency "Wafa", the Israeli army launched attacks on two communities in Gaza City on the 29th, killing at least 45 civilians and injuring many others. On the same day, the Israeli army also raided a UNRWA shelter in southern Gaza City. The women and children in the shelter were expelled and dozens of men were detained.

　　According to Reuters, Hamas fired several rockets at Tel Aviv, Israel, and nearby cities on the 29th. Israeli military statistics show that a total of 15 rockets were launched, many of which were intercepted. At present, no casualties reported. (over)