Ceasefire
Hamas: Israel's delay could stop release
Hamas accuses Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza and warns that this could affect the release of hostages, two Hamas leaders told AFP.
Hamas is said to have asked mediators to intervene in the matter.
According to the terrorist organization, Israel has not fulfilled the agreement that meant that humanitarian aid such as fuel, tents, heavy machinery and other equipment would be delivered during the first week of the ceasefire.
The next step in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is scheduled for tomorrow, when three people from the hostages will be released in exchange for a larger number of Palestinian prisoners.
Analysis: Israel's decision on Unrwa could strengthen Hamas
Many question marks remain after Israel decided to cut off all contact with the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, writes Times of Israel's Tal Schneider in an analysis.
It is still unclear who will take over from the UN organization, and one result of the closure of operations in Gaza could be that Hamas is strengthened, she writes.
"Because they would then be the only group responsible for distributing humanitarian aid in the area."
The terrorist organization Hamas has suffered heavy losses, but is far from leaving Gaza, write Al Jazeera's Marma Humaid and Justin Salhani in an analysis. According to reports, the number of supporters has been replaced at the same rate as they were killed, and the organization's popularity has not been significantly affected after Israel's war in Gaza.
It is not about Hamas, they write, quoting an expert.
“It’s about identity, resilience and the continuity of the Palestinian people. It’s not because they love Hamas, but because they love Palestine.”
Hamas: Israel's delay could stop release
Hamas accuses Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza and warns that this could affect the release of hostages, two Hamas leaders told AFP.
Hamas is said to have asked mediators to intervene in the matter.
According to the terrorist organization, Israel has not fulfilled the agreement that meant that humanitarian aid such as fuel, tents, heavy machinery and other equipment would be delivered during the first week of the ceasefire.
The next step in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is scheduled for tomorrow, when three people from the hostages will be released in exchange for a larger number of Palestinian prisoners.
Analysis: Israel's decision on Unrwa could strengthen Hamas
Many question marks remain after Israel decided to cut off all contact with the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, writes Times of Israel's Tal Schneider in an analysis.
It is still unclear who will take over from the UN organization, and one result of the closure of operations in Gaza could be that Hamas is strengthened, she writes.
"Because they would then be the only group responsible for distributing humanitarian aid in the area."
The terrorist organization Hamas has suffered heavy losses, but is far from leaving Gaza, write Al Jazeera's Marma Humaid and Justin Salhani in an analysis. According to reports, the number of supporters has been replaced at the same rate as they were killed, and the organization's popularity has not been significantly affected after Israel's war in Gaza.
It is not about Hamas, they write, quoting an expert.
“It’s about identity, resilience and the continuity of the Palestinian people. It’s not because they love Hamas, but because they love Palestine.”
Israel-Hezbollah
Five injured in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon
Five people have been injured in an Israeli drone attack on Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said, according to Reuters.
On Tuesday, 36 people were injured in separate airstrikes on the southern city of Nabatieh.
At the end of November, Israel and Lebanon agreed on a 60-day period for Israel to withdraw from the country. On Monday, it was extended to February 18, the White House announced.
Israel has not withdrawn its forces from the country and has stated that it will continue fighting until there is no longer a threat from Hezbollah, Reuters reports. At the same time, a senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese people have a “sacred and legitimate right” to defend themselves.
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Five injured in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon
Five people have been injured in an Israeli drone attack on Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said, according to Reuters.
On Tuesday, 36 people were injured in separate airstrikes on the southern city of Nabatieh.
At the end of November, Israel and Lebanon agreed on a 60-day period for Israel to withdraw from the country. On Monday, it was extended to February 18, the White House announced.
Israel has not withdrawn its forces from the country and has stated that it will continue fighting until there is no longer a threat from Hezbollah, Reuters reports. At the same time, a senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese people have a “sacred and legitimate right” to defend themselves.
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