President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, at the Presidential Palace, hosted the Prime Ministers of Spain (current holder of the European Union Presidency) and Belgium (the upcoming holder). The leaders engaged in trilateral discussions focusing on the developments in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking a diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict in Gaza. As part of the truce, approximately 150 aid trucks are set to enter Gaza daily, with the possibility of the number rising to 200.
Netanyahu criticized the United Nations, expressing surprise at its failure to establish refugee tents in the “safe zones” designated by Israel in the Gaza Strip. He urged the UN to take action in these areas.
While the ceasefire is a positive step, Netanyahu emphasized that the war will resume after the four-day truce expires. Israel’s objectives remain focused on destroying Hamas’ military capabilities and securing the release of all 240 hostages held captive in Gaza.
“I want to be clear. The war is continuing. We will continue it until we achieve all our goals,” Netanyahu stated during a nationally televised news conference. He affirmed delivering the same message to U.S. President Joe Biden and instructed the Mossad spy agency to pursue Hamas’ exiled leadership wherever they are located.
However, the ceasefire faced a delay, with Israel’s national security adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, announcing that the deal would not take effect until Friday, a day later than originally expected. The reason for the delay was not specified, but last-minute details were reported to be under discussion.
