Regarding negotiations over a cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the 4th stated, ``We will not accept any deal,'' emphasizing his uncompromising stance and keeping Hamas in check.
The Israeli military continues to carry out attacks on areas such as Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, which is believed to be an important base for the Islamic organization Hamas, and the death toll as of the 4th has reached 27,365 people.
Under these circumstances, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed at a cabinet meeting on the 4th that he had annihilated about 70% of Hamas' forces in the Gaza Strip, adding, ``The remaining forces are in Rafah in the south. We will deal with them.'' Many people have fled and the country is poised to further intensify its attacks on Rafah, which is home to more than 1 million people.
Regarding negotiations with Hamas over a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages, which are being mediated by Qatar and other parties, he stated, ``We will not accept any deal, and we have no intention of agreeing to it at any cost.'' , emphasized an uncompromising stance and kept Hamas in check.
Hamas's top official, Haniyeh, issued a statement on the 2nd indicating that he intends to seek a permanent ceasefire, but it is unclear whether the Israeli side will comply.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Blinken, who is involved in the negotiations, will visit the Middle East from the 4th, visiting countries such as Qatar, Egypt, and Israel, which are acting as mediators, and is expected to step up his efforts to conclude the negotiations. You can