Bad news for Netanyahu as Hamas rejects Israel’s 60-day ceasefire plan, says ‘will not give up arms until…’
Hamas-Israel war: In a significant development amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the escalation doesn’t look to be ending soon as Hamas has rejected Israel’s offer of a 60-day ceasefire. In addition to this statement, it has also said that it will not give up arms until it establishes an independent Palestinian state. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent developments in Israel-Hamas conflict.
Why has Hamas rejected ceasefire?
According to a report carried by news agency Reuters, Hamas has issued a statement saying that it cannot give up its armed resistance until “an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital” is established. Notably, month Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier rejected the idea of a Palestinian state in the future.
Readers should note that the the statement is very significant as it comes at a time when indirect talks on a peace proposal between the two parties have ended a few days ago under the mediation of Qatar, France and Egypt. Also, the United Kingdom has warned that it will recognise the State of Palestine in September to “protect the viability of the two-state solution.”
Will UK recognise State of Palestine?
In another significant update in the Isreal-Gaza conflict, Downing Street urged Israel to take substantive steps to end “the appalling situation in Gaza” and commit to a long-term and sustainable peace, or else the British government will recognise the State of Palestine in September to “protect the viability of the two-state solution.”
Why UK is warning Israel?
As per a report by IANS, Downing Street in its statement called Israel to immediately allow the United Nations to resume the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza to prevent starvation, agree to a ceasefire, and clearly state that there will be no annexations in the West Bank.
The statement also called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages, Xinhua news agency reported.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer elaborated on the conditional nature of recognising a Palestinian state during a press conference on Tuesday.
(With inputs from agencies)
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