Israel’s war crimes and civilian deaths in Gaza attract great reaction in the international arena. Many countries are renewing their calls for a “humanitarian ceasefire” regarding Israel’s air and land operations, which have been continuing uninterruptedly against civilians since October 7.
“WE ARE AGAINST HUMANITARIAN CEASE CEASE”
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg stated that he was against a humanitarian ceasefire to stop Israel’s attacks in Gaza and argued that Hamas could recover in such a situation.
Speaking at the Foreign Policy Commission held in the Austrian National Assembly, Schallenberg defended Austria’s rejection vote on the draft resolution at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on October 27, which called for “an immediate, permanent and permanent humanitarian ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities” in Gaza. did.
“HAMAS CAN GET UP AGAIN”
Schallenberg said that “Israel’s right to self-defense and Hamas are not mentioned” in the draft resolution in question, and that it was not possible for them to vote yes on such a bill.
Noting that he was against a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, Schallenberg suggested that Hamas could regroup in such a situation.
Schallenberg stated that he welcomed the “humanitarian pauses” that allowed the release of hostages held by Hamas and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, which he claimed were already being implemented.
Stating that his country will provide financial support to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, Schallenberg reiterated that permanent peace in the region is possible with a two-state solution.
Martin Engelberg, Member of Parliament from the center-right Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the major partner in power, also stated that he could not understand Israel’s warning on this issue, as if it was acting insensitively towards the civilian population, and said that it was inappropriate to request a ceasefire for now.
A 4-HOUR BREAK STATEMENT WAS CAME FROM THE USA
There was a new development regarding the region. US White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby announced in his statement that Israel will pause its attacks in the north of the Gaza Strip for 4 hours every day to allow Palestinian civilians to cross to the south of the Gaza Strip and provide humanitarian aid.
Stating that Israel will announce the time of these pauses 3 hours before they start, Kirby said, “The Israelis told us that there will be no military operations in these regions during this pause and that this process will start today.”
CURRENT SITUATION IN GAZA ATTACKS
While the armed wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, launched a comprehensive attack on the morning of October 7, on the grounds of “responding to Israel’s continuous violations against the Palestinians and their sacred values, especially the Masjid al-Aqsa”, the Israeli army also launched heavy air strikes against the Gaza Strip. started the bombardment.
Israel announced that more than 1,400 Israelis, including 352 soldiers, have died and 5,132 people have been injured since October 7, 35 of whom were in clashes within the Gaza Strip.
According to Israel, there are 239 Israeli prisoners in the hands of the Qassam Brigades.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, 10 thousand 812 Palestinians, including 4 thousand 412 children and 2 thousand 918 women, were killed and 26 thousand 905 people were injured in Israeli attacks.
In the West Bank and Jerusalem, Israeli forces and Jewish settlers killed 175 Palestinians.
The Israeli army hit the Shifa Hospital, which is the largest health facility in Gaza with thousands of injured and civilians, Nasr Children’s Hospital, Al-Ehli Baptist and Turkish-Palestinian Friendship hospitals, and the surroundings of Jerusalem and Indonesian hospitals affiliated with the Palestinian Red Crescent, forcing the evacuation. Hundreds of people died and were injured in the attacks.
In the clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah since October 8, 63 Hezbollah members and 4 Israeli soldiers died.
