“The Gaza ceasefire is set to commence at 6 am GMT, which aligns with 3 am Israel time, coinciding with the reported opening of Egypt’s border gates in southern Gaza, as per Reuters.”
“New Delhi: In the midst of long lines forming at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the embattled Gaza Strip, Israel has rejected claims of entering into a ceasefire arrangement to allow Gaza residents to seek refuge in Egypt. Amid the long lines forming at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip, Israel has refuted claims of agreeing to a ceasefire allowing Gaza residents to evacuate into Egypt
“Legality affirmed: Israel’s actions during the 2014 Gaza war deemed lawful”
The office of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuted reports of Tel Aviv endorsing such a ceasefire plan, as reported by the AFP news agency this afternoon.
This development unfolds against the backdrop of reports suggesting that Israel, the United States, and Egypt have reached a ceasefire agreement. Under this arrangement, Israel would temporarily halt its offensive, and Egypt would open the border crossing to facilitate the evacuation of Gaza civilians.”These developments coincide with reports indicating that Israel, the US, and Egypt have reached a ceasefire agreement. Under this arrangement, Israel would temporarily halt its offensive, and Egypt would open the border crossing to facilitate the evacuation of Gaza civilians.
Since the recent Hamas attacks in Israel, which resulted in a tragic loss of 1,300 lives, Israel has initiated a comprehensive offensive against Hamas’ stronghold in Gaza. Following a series of airstrikes in the densely populated territory, claiming approximately 2,670 lives, Tel Aviv is now preparing for a ground operation aimed at both rescuing hostages taken by Hamas and targeting the individuals responsible for orchestrating the attack.
“Legality affirmed: Israel’s actions during the 2014 Gaza war deemed lawful”
Gaza is a narrow strip of land bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Israel to the east and north, and Egypt to the southwest. This territory, closely monitored by Israel, features two border crossings: the Erez Crossing into Israel and the Rafah Crossing with Egypt. Notably, Gaza lacks its own airport, with Israel exerting control over its airspace and maritime boundaries.”
“As for the Rafah crossing, I had a productive discussion with President El-Sisi. Egypt has taken significant steps to provide substantial material support to the people in Gaza. The reopening of Rafah is on the horizon. We are collaborating with the United Nations, Egypt, Israel, and other stakeholders to establish a mechanism for delivering the much-needed assistance to those in require,” Mr. Blinken emphasized.”
“Concerns from voices worldwide have been raised regarding the human toll of the conflict in Gaza, a region inhabited by approximately 2 million people. Israel had previously urged residents of Gaza City to relocate southward within the Strip to avoid becoming caught in the midst of the conflict. The United Nations has voiced its opposition to this mass relocation directive, citing the potential “devastating humanitarian consequences” of such a large-scale movement.
In the aftermath of the Hamas attacks on Israel, the borders to both Israel and Egypt were sealed, leaving Gaza’s residents with no means of escape. Earlier, NBC News had reported that the Rafah crossing might briefly open to allow foreign nationals to exit into Egypt.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned that he had a productive conversation with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and confirmed that the Rafah crossing would be reopened to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza. He stated, “With regard to Rafah, I had a very good conversation with President El-Sisi. Egypt has provided substantial material support for the people in Gaza. Rafah will be reopened, and we are working with the United Nations, Egypt, Israel, and other parties to establish a mechanism for delivering assistance to those in need.”
Nonetheless, there is limited information available regarding the specific timing of the Rafah border crossing’s reopening.
According to CNN, the US Embassy in Israel has suggested that residents seeking to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing might have very little advance notice if it becomes operational.
