The United Nations Security Council voted on the 20th on a resolution submitted by Algeria calling for an immediate ceasefire for humanitarian purposes, as the Israeli military prepares to carry out a ground operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. . As a result of the vote, 13 countries supported the resolution, but the United States vetoed the resolution, citing ongoing diplomatic negotiations regarding a cessation of hostages and the release of hostages.
*We will update you on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 20th, Japan time.
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Top Hamas official visits Egypt to mediate negotiations
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Top Hamas official visits Egypt to mediate negotiations
Top Hamas official visits Egypt to mediate negotiations
Hamas released a statement on the 20th, saying that its top official, Haniyeh, visited the Egyptian capital Cairo and held discussions with Egyptian government officials acting as mediators regarding ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages. I made it clear.
In negotiations so far, there remains a wide gap between Israel and Hamas over issues such as the duration of the cessation of fighting and the number of Palestinians to be released from Israeli prisons.
It remains unclear whether the entry of top Hamas officials into Egypt will lead to progress in the stalled negotiations.