Israel continues its attacks on Gaza. While reactions from the world continued after the hospital massacre, it was reported that preparations for the ground operation were completed. It was revealed that at the meeting attended by US President Joe Biden, it was stated that there was no choice but to conduct a ground operation. On the other hand, a director general at the US State Department announced that he resigned, stating that he could no longer support the US administration’s pro-Israeli stance. Here are the minute by minute details….
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated the following in his post on the X social media platform regarding the hospital attack in Gaza:
“The attack on the Gaza hospital, in which more than 800 people lost their lives, including medical personnel, patients, injured people and the refugee population, is a war crime that should be investigated internationally.”
Emphasizing that the world should accept peace, Petro said, “The attack on the Palestinian civilian population, which is the weakest link in the chain, has no ethical and moral basis.” made his assessment.
Stating that he was saddened by the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) veto of the draft resolution calling for a “pause” in the conflict in Gaza, Petro said: “It is very unfortunate that the United States is the only country that opposes the effort to provide a humanitarian corridor for Gaza.” he said.
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‘ISRAEL’ RESIGNATION IN THE USA
Josh Paul, who served as the general manager of the “weapons supply to allies and partners” unit at the US State Department, explained his reason for resignation in a letter published on his professional social business network.
According to the letter, Paul stated that he was aware that he would face some moral dilemmas when he started serving in the unit in question, and that he decided to continue to tolerate “as long as the benefit outweighs the harm.”
Paul stated that he made moral compromises during his 11-year term, but that the “transfer of lethal weapons to Israel” exceeded his limits.
“We cannot be both anti-occupation and support the occupation,” said Paul, adding that Israel’s policy with US support has caused great harm to both Israelis and Palestinians.
“Blindly supporting one side does not benefit either side,” Paul said. He made his assessment and pointed out that the USA was repeating its past mistakes.
“I don’t want to be a part of this anymore.” In his statement, Paul announced that he resigned from his post of 11 years.
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“GROUND OPERATION PREPARATIONS ARE COMPLETED”
In the news of KAN, it was stated that there has been no conflict between the Israeli army and Palestinian groups in the Gaza border region for three days.
It was stated in the news that all developments, including the movement and positioning of the forces, showed that the Israeli army had completed its preparations to enter the Gaza Strip, and that the land operation to be carried out in Gaza was the second phase of the war “after the clearing of the Jewish settlements from armed Palestinians”.
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NEW DETAILS ARE EMERGED! HE TOLD BIDEN THIS
New details about the Israeli War Cabinet meeting attended by Biden were published on Israeli Channel 12 television.
It was reported that at the meeting, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also present, Biden was told that there was no choice but to launch a land operation against Gaza.
Biden, who was quoted as saying that Tel Aviv’s position in the Middle East would be damaged if Israel did not achieve a crushing victory over the Palestinian groups in Gaza, told the Cabinet, “The USA will support any Israeli land operation in Gaza.” It was emphasized that he made his promise.
Apart from the absolute victory of the War Cabinet members for Biden, Tel Aviv’s loss of strategic importance in the region, as well as the much-discussed issue before Hamas’ surprise attack; It was also stated that he would lose his ability to make strategic moves regarding “normalization with Saudi Arabia”.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Shas Party leader Arya Deri, Israeli National Security Council Chairman Tzachi Hanegbi and former Defense Minister Benny Gantz attended the meeting.
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BIDEN ANNOUNCED! 20 TRUCKS OF AID TO GAZA
According to AP, Biden stated in his phone call with Sisi that Sisi agreed to open the border for approximately 20 trucks to go to Gaza initially.
Biden stated that if Hamas seizes humanitarian aid, “this will end.” White House officials also noted that humanitarian aid will start arriving tomorrow at the earliest.
According to the written statement made by the White House, Biden and Sisi discussed cooperation in the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza in their phone call.
The two leaders agreed to encourage an “urgent and forceful” response to the United Nations call for humanitarian assistance.
Biden and Sisi, who agreed to ensure permanent peace in the region in order to maintain stability in the Middle East and prevent the escalation of conflicts, once again reiterated their commitment to the strategic partnership between the USA and Egypt.
