Middle East dwell weblog: ++ US Vice President Harris criticizes Israel ++ | EUROtoday

US Vice President Harris has referred to as the scenario in Gaza a “humanitarian catastrophe” and criticized Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has as soon as once more made it clear that his nation is not going to capitulate to Hamas' calls for. All developments within the dwell weblog.

The Israeli navy says it has once more attacked positions of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon. Warplanes hit a Shiite militia navy facility within the space of ​​Aita ash-Sha'b and terrorist infrastructure within the space of ​​the Lebanese border city of Kfarkela, the military mentioned within the night. During the day there have been numerous rockets fired from Lebanon in the direction of northern Israel. The Israeli navy's info couldn’t initially be independently verified.

The Israeli navy says it has killed a member of the Islamist Hamas within the Gaza Strip who was liable for recruiting terrorists. The military introduced within the night that Mahmoud Muhammad Abd Khad was additionally concerned in elevating funds for terrorism and to help Hamas's navy actions. It was mentioned that he was killed in an airstrike within the central part of the sealed-off coastal space in collaboration with Israeli intelligence. The info couldn’t be independently verified.

The Israeli military beforehand introduced that “more than 100 terrorists” have been killed in one other operation within the northern Gaza Strip. In addition, 35 amenities belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, together with weapons depots and manufacturing amenities, have been destroyed. “Dozens of terrorists” have been arrested. The military additionally found and destroyed a whole lot of launch pads and launchers. This info couldn’t be independently verified both.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once more referred to as for Hamas to offer in earlier than additional negotiations on a brand new ceasefire within the Gaza battle and the discharge of extra hostages. “We are making great efforts to be successful, but one thing is clear to you – we will not capitulate to Hamas' delusional demands,” mentioned the right-wing head of presidency in a speech in Tel Aviv that night.

On the identical day, one other assembly of the mediating states USA, Qatar and Egypt happened in Cairo, however Israel – not like Hamas – initially stayed away. Israel is initially demanding that the Islamists present, amongst different issues, an inventory of the hostages they nonetheless maintain alive. Netanyahu made it clear that it was too early to say whether or not there could be an idea for a deal within the subsequent few days.

US Vice President Kamala Harris accuses Israel of failing to make efforts to alleviate the humanitarian disaster within the Gaza Strip. “The people of Gaza are starving. Conditions are inhumane and our shared humanity compels us to act,” Harris mentioned. “The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase aid deliveries. There are no excuses.”

Harris' statements about Israel's duty for the scenario within the Gaza Strip are among the many harshest from the US authorities so far. “Hamas says they want a ceasefire. Well, a deal is on the table,” Harris mentioned. “Let's call a ceasefire. Let's reunite the hostages with their families. And let's provide immediate humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.”

Israeli Minister Gantz traveled to Washington – however apparently with out authorization from Prime Minister Netanyahu. The UN Security Council has referred to as for extra safety and assist for civilians within the Gaza Strip. Sunday's dwell weblog for studying.