The Gaza ceasefire talks that began in Doha on Thursday to reduce tensions in West Asia stalled on Friday. It will now resume next week. The US said that Thursday’s talks were constructive. Amidst the talks, the Israeli army on Friday issued fresh orders in southern and central Gaza and asked people to vacate the area.
US Foreign Minister will reach Israel today
At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will reach Israel on Sunday, he will meet PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Along with the well-wishers of West Asia, the families of the hostages are also hopeful about the outcome of the Gaza talks.
Israeli attacks continue amid talks
The mediators said that they are constantly informing Hamas about the progress of the talks, as it is not directly participating in it. Regarding the Gaza settlement talks, US National Security Advisor spokesman John Kirby said that this is an important dialogue, our goal is to complete this process. On the other hand, Israeli aggression has not decreased amid the talks.
Israeli troops continued to attack the southern Gaza cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. Hamas has accused Israel of constantly trying to disrupt the talks. The Israeli army on Friday called for the evacuation of areas in southern Gaza and central Gaza that had been declared human rights safe zones until now.
Hamas fighters are taking shelter among civilians
Israel has said that Hamas fighters are using this area to keep mortars and rockets. This warning was issued at a time when the second day of talks was about to begin in Doha. Most of the people of Gaza’s population of about 23 lakh have been displaced several times. Israel is alleging that Hamas fighters are now making their hideouts among the civilians, so orders are being given to vacate the area.
Attack on Palestinian settlement in West Bank, one killed
Not only Gaza, the Israeli-occupied West Bank is also facing the heat of war. Dozens of Israeli residents attacked a Palestinian village near the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank and set a car on fire. This resulted in the death of a Palestinian. The Palestinian Health Ministry has said that one person is in critical condition in the attack. Its footage is being circulated on the internet media. America has reacted sharply to this and said that this is absolutely unacceptable.