Israel-Hamas war: Rafah invasion update amid ceasefire negotiations | LiveNOW from FOX
Summary
TLDRThe ongoing conflict in Gaza remains a focal point of international concern, with a Hamas delegation in Cairo reporting progress in ceasefire talks. However, Israel has not sent a delegation and continues to emphasize its commitment to eliminating Hamas, which is a significant obstacle to a peaceful resolution. The situation is further complicated by the presence of hostages used as leverage by Hamas and the mounting pressure for a resolution to the nearly seven-month-long war. The humanitarian crisis in Northern Gaza is severe, with a top UN official declaring a full-blown famine. The US has warned Israel about its planned offensive into Rafah, where over a million Palestinians are sheltering. The Israeli government faces internal divisions on prioritizing the return of hostages or the complete eradication of Hamas. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis escalates, with the International Red Cross highlighting the dire need for aid due to lack of food, water, and medicine. The situation is further complicated by the potential for Israel to open another front against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, adding to the complexity of the Middle East conflicts.
Takeaways
- π° **Ceasefire Talks**: Egyptian State media reported progress in ceasefire talks for Gaza, although Israel has not sent a delegation.
- ποΈ **Israeli Stance**: A senior Israeli official downplayed the prospects for a ceasefire, emphasizing Israel's commitment to invading Rafah.
- β³ **Urgent Situation**: Pressure is mounting to reach a deal to halt the nearly 7-month long war in Gaza.
- π **International Concern**: A top UN official has stated there's a full-blown famine in Northern Gaza, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis.
- πΊπΈ **US Warnings**: The US has repeatedly warned Israel, its close ally, about its planned offensive into Rafah.
- π€ **Differing Priorities**: There is a division among Israelis regarding the number one priority, whether it is to return hostages or to defeat Hamas.
- π‘οΈ **Military Strategy**: Israel is planning its final stages of entering Rafah, with Prime Minister Netanyahu ordering the IDF to plan for the evacuation of Palestinians from the area.
- π₯ **Hostage Situation**: Hamas is holding hostages and using them as a human shield in negotiations.
- π **Public Dissent**: Protests in Tel Aviv show that many Israelis are unhappy with their government's handling of the hostage situation.
- π₯ **Humanitarian Crisis**: The crisis in the Rafah area is severe, with a lack of food, water, and medicine leading to a starvation phase for many Palestinians.
- π’ **Aid Obstacles**: Humanitarian aid is being obstructed by security concerns and the fear that supplies may be diverted to Hamas.
Q & A
What was the reported progress in ceasefire talks in Cairo?
-Egyptian State media reported noticeable progress in ceasefire talks for Gaza, with a Hamas delegation present in Cairo.
Why hasn't Israel sent a delegation to the ceasefire talks?
-The script does not provide a specific reason why Israel has not sent a delegation, but it suggests that there is a difference in the parties' positions and objectives in the conflict.
What is the difference in the ceasefire demands between Hamas and Israel?
-Hamas is calling for a permanent ceasefire and the removal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip, while Israel is only offering a temporary 40-day ceasefire and is still committed to wiping out Hamas.
What is the significance of hostages in the negotiation process?
-Hamas is holding hostages, which gives them leverage in the negotiations. The hostages are also used as a human shield and are a key point of contention in the discussions.
What is the current state of the humanitarian crisis in Northern Gaza?
-A top UN official has stated that there is now a full-blown famine in Northern Gaza, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis.
What is the US's stance on Israel's planned offensive into Rafah?
-The US has repeatedly warned its close ally Israel about its planned offensive into Rafah, which is the southernmost city on the border with Egypt.
What is the internal conflict within the Israeli government regarding the war?
-Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing pressure from different factions within his cabinet. Some members are ultra-nationalists pushing for the complete removal of Hamas, while more moderate members want to prioritize the return of hostages.
How does the Israeli public feel about the government's handling of the hostages?
-There have been protests in Tel Aviv, indicating that many Israelis are not pleased with the government's handling of the situation and they want the hostages returned home safely.
What are the challenges faced in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip?
-Challenges include the lack of a security force to escort aid, the risk of supplies being intercepted by Hamas, and the Israeli fear that aid packages may contain supplies for Hamas. Additionally, the pier for waterborne aid is still under construction.
What is the current situation regarding the planned invasion of Rafah by the Israeli military?
-Israel is planning the final stages of entering Rafah, with Prime Minister Netanyahu ordering the IDF to plan for the evacuation of Palestinians from the area to confront Hamas.
How does the conflict with Hezbollah affect Israel's strategic decisions?
-Hezbollah poses an existential threat to Israel similar to Hamas. Israel is considering whether to open another active front in Southern Lebanon to rid the area of Hezbollah, in addition to their operations in the Gaza Strip.
Outlines
ποΈ Ceasefire Negotiations and the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
This paragraph discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. A Hamas delegation was in Cairo for ceasefire talks, with Egyptian media reporting progress, but Israel has not sent a delegation. There is a significant humanitarian crisis in Northern Gaza, with reports of famine and a need for a ceasefire to allow aid to reach the area. The Israeli government is under pressure to rescue hostages held by Hamas, who are using them as human shields. The situation is further complicated by internal disagreements within the Israeli cabinet regarding priorities, with some members pushing for the complete eradication of Hamas, while others advocate for the safe return of hostages. The speaker, Mr. Ken Gray, emphasizes the complexity of the negotiations and the challenges faced by Prime Minister Netanyahu in balancing these competing interests.
π₯ Addressing the Humanitarian Crisis Amidst the Conflict
The second paragraph focuses on the humanitarian crisis in the Rafah area of Gaza, with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent reporting that a quarter of Palestinians are in a starvation phase due to a lack of food, water, and medicine. The crisis is exacerbated by security concerns and the diversion of aid supplies by Hamas. The Israelis are also concerned that aid could be used to support Hamas, leading to thorough searches of incoming aid packages. The construction of a pier to facilitate the delivery of supplies via water is mentioned, but it is not yet complete. The speaker discusses the potential for a temporary ceasefire to allow for the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but also notes the challenges of reaching a long-term agreement given the differing goals of the sides. The paragraph concludes with a mention of the broader conflicts in the Middle East, including the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah to Israel.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Gaza
π‘Hamas
π‘Ceasefire
π‘Egyptian State Media
π‘Humanitarian Crisis
π‘International Red Cross
π‘Hostages
π‘IDF (Israel Defense Forces)
π‘Rafah
π‘Benjamin Netanyahu
π‘Hezbollah
Highlights
Hamas delegation was in Cairo for ceasefire talks, but Israel hasn't sent a delegation yet
Egyptian state media reports noticeable progress in ceasefire talks for Gaza
Senior Israeli official downplays prospects for a full ceasefire while emphasizing commitment to invading Rafah
Pressure has mounted to reach a deal to halt the nearly 7-month long war
Top UN official says there is now a full-blown famine in Northern Gaza
US has repeatedly warned close ally Israel about its planned offensive into Rafah
Hamas is calling for a permanent ceasefire and wants IDF out of Gaza Strip
Israel is only offering a temporary 40-day ceasefire and not giving up presence in Gaza Strip
Israel still committed to idea of wiping out Hamas, the side negotiating with them
Hamas holding hostages and using them as human shields in negotiations
Outside pressure on both sides to come to some type of agreement for a temporary ceasefire
Protests in Tel Aviv against Israeli government's handling of getting hostages home
Israeli military stating they will not stop until Hamas is defeated
Prime Minister Netanyahu caught between ultra-nationalists wanting to rid Gaza Strip of Hamas and moderates wanting hostages home
Humanitarian crisis in Rafah area with quarter of Palestinians in starvation phase
Challenges in getting humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip due to security concerns and Hamas seizing supplies
Israeli military planning final stages of entering Rafah and confronting Hamas
1.2 million Palestinians huddled in southern Gaza Strip where Hamas is located
Palestinians being used as shield by Hamas, similar to hostages
Hezbollah still a problem and Israel considering whether to pursue them in Southern Lebanon
Transcripts
Gaza as we continue to
follow the very latest
of the Israel commas
wore this morning. a Hamas
delegation. was in Cairo
Saturday. as Egyptian State
media reported noticeable
progress. in ceasefire talks
for Gaza, but Israel hasn't
sent a delegation. and a
senior Israeli official.
downplaying prospects for a
full into the war while
emphasizing the commitment
to invading Rafa. pressure
has mounted to reach a deal
halting the nearly 7-month
long War. a top un
official saying there's now
a full-blown famine in
Northern Gaza while the US
has repeatedly warned close
Ally Israel about its
planned offensive into Rafa.
That's the Southernmost
city on the border with
Egypt. Where more than
1 million Palestinians are
currently Sheltering joining
us aside this morning. to
share the latest on this
ongoing conflict is senior
lecturer and Homeland
Security and criminal
justice. at the University
of New Haven, Mr. Ken Gray
Mr. Kim. Good morning,
Always a pleasure speaking
with you. Good morning.
Janet glad to be with you
again. so it seems that
there have been some
movements when we are
discussing. ceasefire talks.
We're hearing from that. um
those in Cairo eia that the
talks are coming from the
Hamas side, but not hearing
much from the Israelite if
you could catch us up this
morning. so the the 2 uh
sides are still pretty far
apart. Hamas, uh is
calling for a permanent.
ceasefire. and they want
the IDF out of Gaza Strip.
Israel on the other hand
is only offering a
temporary season for a
40-day long. ceasefire and
they are also uh, not uh,
uh, uh allowing themselves
to be uh to give up the
presence. in Gaza Strip.
Israel. is still committed
to the idea of wiping out
the S the Hamas which is the
side negotiating with them.
So this is this is going
to be a difficult. Uh,
negotiation. uh, the uh
Hamas is holding all the
chips in that they are the
ones that are holding the
hostages and so that's
ultimately why they put
brought hostages back into
the Gaza Strip. was to use
them for uh as a human
shield. and to negotiate
with them. but uh, there
is a lot of outside
pressure being brought to
bear on both sides to
come to some type of
agreement. So we may see
some type of of uh
temporary ceasefire come out
of this. with the exchange
of hostages for some of
the hostages for some
Palestinian prisoners, But
uh, it's not clear yet
whether or not these 2 will
be able to find Common
Grounds to come to an
agreement because 1 side
plans to wipe out the other
side entirely. uh, and
totally remove it as a
force within Gaza Strip.
great points You're making
Mr. Cannon 1 of them you
pointed out is about the
hostages and as we've seen
over the weekends, you know.
uh protests out in um
hostage Square out in
Tel Aviv many not
pleased with the Israeli
government and they feel
they've been for lack of
better words lacks when it
comes to when those
hostages home, but as you
mentioned we can't forget
the Israeli military from
the very beginning saying
they will not stop until
Hamas is defeated kind of
a double-edged sword if you
think about it, you know
people want the war to end
but also they want the
hostages returned home
safely. Yeah, there is a
difference in what is the
number 1 priority? uh among
the Israelis. uh, some see
the hostages as the number
1 priority getting the
hostages. the the uh
remaining hostages back to
Israel. Uh, then there's the
other side. that uh
once totally removed Hamas
as a future threat and so
that they want to uh,
push the war. until they
have neutralized Hamas
totally. Um, prime minister
Netanyahu is between
a rock and a hard place and
that he has members within
his cabinet on both sides.
been gravar and others are
are with the ultra
nationalists with the uh
far right? Who are pushing
to to totally push on
through Rafa and rid the
Gaza Strip of Hamas. while
the more moderates like
many gats. uh, uh want to
get the hostages home. and
both sides are talking about
leaving the cabinet and
calling causing the
government. to fall if uh,
if they don't get their
way, so, again Netanyahu not
only has voices own opinion
that he wants to go into
Rafa, but he is also
battling 2 different forces
within his own cabinet. It
and the protests. continued
their and uh Israel. against
uh, the the war efforts
trying to get the hostages
home. They want the
hostages to be the number
1 priority. Absolutely. and
as all of this is
happening we can't forget
about the humanitarian
crisis. out in the
rafah area 1 that is about
to be invaded yet again.
um by the Israeli military
and would the ceasefire Mr.
Kent help this
humanitarian crisis to
allow more people to come
in and possibly help
without fear of being
attacked themselves, or
do you think that it might
draw attention away from
the humanitarian crisis
since people might not be
talking about the war? so
the head of the International
Red Cross and the red
crescent said that um
that a quarter of the
Palestinians are now in a
starvation phase. and so
this humanitarian crisis.
is at a point where people
are dying from uh, the the
lack of food. lack of
water lack of uh, uh
medicine This is really a
a crisis point. and so
they need to have the
ability to be able to
bring humanitarian Aid into
their the reason they're not
able to do so at this
point is multi-fold 1 is
the fact that uh, there is
no security Force to
address uh to um to
travel with the food as
it moves in so Hamas has
been grabbing some of
those supplies themselves. 2
is that there's a fear by
the Israelis that supplies
for Hamas or being passed
into uh the Gaza Strip in
those humanitarian. Aid
packages, so they are
searching through all the
packages. They're searching
through the the the the
trucks coming into the
area. the the pier is still
under construction with the
idea of trying to get
more supplies in through
the water that way however,
that's going to still take
another month to be
completed. And so uh,
this humanitarian crisis
which we've seen to have
forgotten about over the
last 3 weeks. uh, continues
to mount. right now Israel.
uh is planning their final
stages of entering into
Rafa. prime minister
Netanyahu as uh ordered the
IDF to to come up with
the plan to evacuate. the
Palestinians from the Raa
area. and so that they can
enter Rafa and and attack
Hamas. Um, we will see
whether or not that is
even feasible. But uh,
there's 1.2. million
Palestinians, huddled down
at the southern end of the
Gaza Strip and uh, that is
also where the Hamas
battalions are. or
Battalion is and that um,
IDF has got to go into Rafa
if they are going to
confront. Hamas, but to do
so the Palestinians are
being used as a shield
just like the hostages
were being used as a
shield. Mr. Ken always a
pleasure speaking with you
here on live now from Fox
to get the most up-to-date
and accurate information.
Thank you so much for joining
us this morning Is there
anything else you'd like to
add before we let you go.
so uh, you know the uh,
Hezbollah is still a problem
here. Uh, and uh Israel has
got to decide whether
or not they want to
pursue Hezbollah. on
another active front they
have a another I would refer
to as a warm front going
on. uh in the north there.
Uh, Hezbollah sends missiles
down. uh, Israel responds
with either air strikes or
artillery rounds, but uh
that has been going on
throughout this entire
period with highs and lows
with the number of
missiles being exchanged but
nonetheless Hezbollah poses
the same type of
existential threat to
Israel. that Hamas does and
so as long as Israel has
the IDF all manned up they
are considering whether
or not they should move
into Southern Lebanon. and
rid the area of Hezbollah
just like they moved into
the Gaza Strip to try to
get rid of Hamas. Uh, so I
think that that is yet to
be seen whether or not uh,
Israel opens up another
active front to the north.
absolutely, just further
showing that there are
several conflicts going on
in the Middle East and how
some of them are
connected. and some are
separate Mr. Ken Gray
always a pleasure speaking
with you here on live now
You enjoy the rest of your
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