De Israëlische krijgsmacht (IDF) zegt in de Gazastrook een lid van Islamitische Jihad te hebben gedood. Het is de eerste dodelijke aanval die is gemeld sinds het ingaan van het bestand tussen Israël en Hamas afgelopen zondag. Praat tot 21.00 uur mee over deze situatie.
De Israëlische krijgsmacht (IDF) zegt in de Gazastrook een lid van Islamitische Jihad te hebben gedood. Het is de eerste dodelijke aanval die wordt gemeld sinds het ingaan van het bestand tussen Israël en Hamas afgelopen zondag.
As part of the Gaza deal, the Israeli government approved this plan to begin on the 14th day of the cease-fire. Netanyahu's office confirmed that Gazans unaffiliated with Hamas will manage the transfer, with all movements subject to prior IDF and Shin Bet approval
The Trump administration must shatter Hamas' temporary euphoria by making it clear that the international community will not finance its regime as it did before October 7. The reconstruction of Gaza must not mean the rebuilding of Hamas
Palestinian media reported a Hamas official said the next phase of the deal will happen Sunday, not Saturday as agreed. Israel, unsure if it's a legitimate statement or psychological warfare, informed mediators that a Sunday release would violate the Gaza cease-fire agreement
The government released minutes of the cabinet decision approving the agreement – but did not include arrangements established with Hamas. Some unpublished information, like plans to let aid into Gaza, is considered to be politically explosive
The Israeli army sought to prevent big celebrations, and PA security was out in force. But the masses who welcomed the prisoners released as part of the cease-fire deal showed that Hamas could claim a major achievement
Hamas has impressive control over every aspect of Gaza, from local media to hospitals and schools. It will galvanize all of this to help portray this as a victory for the group.
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