Ceasefire Contradictions: Disputed Reports Amidst Ongoing Gaza Tensions
Conflicting reports emerge as Israeli media alleges a ceasefire agreement in southern Gaza involving the US, Israel, and Egypt. The supposed truce coincides with denials from Gaza's government media office, while the Rafah border crossing reopening is contested
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Reports from Israeli media suggest a ceasefire accord in southern Gaza, indicating an agreement among the United States, Israel, and Egypt to commence the ceasefire at 09:00 am local time, spanning eight hours.
Despite these reports, the head of the government media office in Gaza denied awareness of such a ceasefire, with the alleged cessation coinciding with the supposed reopening of the Rafah border crossing connecting the Strip to Egypt.
An official statement from Egypt contradicted the claims, stating, "We have not received any communications or confirmations from Egyptian authorities regarding the opening of the Rafah crossing."
This dissemination of conflicting information aligns with a recurrent strategy employed by the Israeli occupation to pressure the Palestinian Resistance into accepting ceasefire terms.
Contrary to reports of a truce, "Israel" continues violent raids on the eastern side of Gaza City, as confirmed by a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, which asserted, "there is currently no ceasefire and humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the evacuation of foreigners."
Similarly, Israeli Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Israel Katz expressed strong opposition to lifting the blockade on Gaza for humanitarian purposes.
In response to these statements, Israeli media later suggested that decisions regarding a ceasefire would be put to a vote during the upcoming cabinet meeting.
On the Palestinian side, reports indicated an imminent address from Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obeida. Meanwhile, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, Izzat al-Risheq, refuted media reports of a truce or the Rafah crossing's opening.
Approximately 100 trucks, carrying 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid, await entry from Egypt into Gaza. Due to the unsuitability of the Rafah crossing for aid delivery, there is discussion about utilizing the Karm Abu Salem crossing as an alternative.
The Washington Post highlighted Israel's request to inspect every aid truck at El Arish Airport before entering Gaza, with approval needed for entry. The occupation threatened to strike any unapproved truck. Recent shelling by the Israeli occupation army on the Rafah crossing raised concerns, resulting in injuries on both the Egyptian and Palestinian sides.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a halt to aid trucks due to repeated airstrikes on the Palestinian side. Egypt denied closing the land crossing with Gaza but acknowledged operational challenges caused by Israeli airstrikes.
Amid the ongoing aggression, Israel's Security Minister Yoav Gallant ordered the cutoff of electricity, water, and food from Gaza, leaving over two million Palestinians in dire need. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) decried Israeli airstrikes, revealing an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe" with no essential supplies entering Gaza for eight days.
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