A US official told the TV station on Wednesday: NBC NewsIt is stated that the USA is trying to pressure Israel to declare a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip. The White House supports the idea in order to deliver aid and allow civilians to leave the area.
The official noted that Israel has heard the US administration’s call and is actively discussing the possibility of declaring a pause. He also said the Israelis were likely prepared to pause while negotiations on the hostages’ release continued. However, according to a representative of American officials, no final decision has been made yet.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Thousands of militants invaded Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military equipment and more than a hundred hostages. In this context, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.
The Israel Defense Forces intervention operation was called “Iron Swords” and one of its goals was the destruction of Hamas. Israeli Air Force applied Hundreds of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip were attacked, and Israel’s National Security Council decided to cut off the supply of water, food, goods, electricity and fuel to the strip. 13 October Israel reported The UN said 1.1 million Palestinians should be evacuated to southern Gaza within 24 hours before a ground operation in Gaza.
Previously in the USA in the name Timing of Israel’s ground operation in Gaza.