Following the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran is expected to launch an attack on Israel, and the region continues to be on edge.
“WE ARE PREPARING”
The commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ismail Qaani, sent a letter to the new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who took office after Haniyeh, regarding the expected attack. In his letter, Qaani stated that the killing of Haniyeh in Iran was a painful and difficult event and said, “We are preparing to avenge him (Hanih). This is our duty.”
“IT WILL BE HARDER”
Qaani emphasized in the letter that the planned attack would be harsher than the retaliation carried out on April 13, but did not provide details on how the attack would be carried out. Qaani stated, “Tehran will be with you on the path of resistance and will realize the sacred promise of cleansing Jerusalem.”
CALL FOR A CEASE FROM ENGLAND
A joint call to Israel and Hamas by US President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is drawing strong support from Europe. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomed the leaders’ efforts to restart ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip. Lammy said he “fully supported” the joint call, adding: “There should be no more delays, the fighting must stop now. The prisoners must be released. Unlimited aid must be delivered to Gaza immediately.”
Minister Lammy added that the urgent acceptance of the deal on the table would serve the “long-term interests” of Israelis, Palestinians and other parties.
A STATEMENT CAME FROM THE EU: ‘WE NEED A CESSIFY IMMEDIATELY’
On the other hand, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a statement regarding the efforts of the US, Egypt and Qatar to restart ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip, said: “We need a ceasefire in Gaza immediately. This is the only way to save lives, revive hope for peace and ensure the return of the hostages.”
Source: UAV