The Israel-Hamas warThe reactions
Britain freezes some arms to Israel
Britain will pause some of its arms deals with Israel, says Foreign Minister David Lammy according to Sky News.
According to Lammy, there is a "clear risk" that some of the weapons may be used in a way that violates international law.
In total, it is about stopping 30 out of 350 weapons licenses, according to the TV channel.
- This is not a comprehensive ban, it is not an arms embargo, says David Lammy.
Britain freezes some arms to Israel
Britain will pause some of its arms deals with Israel, says Foreign Minister David Lammy according to Sky News.
According to Lammy, there is a "clear risk" that some of the weapons may be used in a way that violates international law.
In total, it is about stopping 30 out of 350 weapons licenses, according to the TV channel.
- This is not a comprehensive ban, it is not an arms embargo, says David Lammy.
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The negotiations
Netanyahu: The strikers show support for Hamas
The hundreds of thousands of Israelis who participated in today's general strike have in fact only shown their support for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This is what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says during a cabinet meeting, writes the Times of Israel.
-They say to Sinwar: You murdered six people. We support you.
The general strike was called after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza this weekend. An employment tribunal ruled earlier today that the strike is illegal and must end before the end of the day.
Netanyahu: The strikers show support for Hamas
The hundreds of thousands of Israelis who participated in today's general strike have in fact only shown their support for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This is what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says during a cabinet meeting, writes the Times of Israel.
-They say to Sinwar: You murdered six people. We support you.
The general strike was called after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza this weekend. An employment tribunal ruled earlier today that the strike is illegal and must end before the end of the day.
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Netanyahu: We must stand united - they want to exterminate us
Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a press conference on Monday evening, something that has been unusual in recent years.
- We must stand united as one, we face an enemy that wants to exterminate each and every one of us, says Netanyahu.
He also reiterates his previous position that Israel must have control over the Philadelphia Corridor in Gaza, something that has been a stumbling block during negotiations with Hamas.
Large demonstrations with demands for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages are being held simultaneously in several places in Israel.
Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a press conference on Monday evening, something that has been unusual in recent years.
- We must stand united as one, we face an enemy that wants to exterminate each and every one of us, says Netanyahu.
He also reiterates his previous position that Israel must have control over the Philadelphia Corridor in Gaza, something that has been a stumbling block during negotiations with Hamas.
Large demonstrations with demands for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages are being held simultaneously in several places in Israel.
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Analysis: The result could be a wider Israeli offensive
There is little indication that the very large protests in Israel in recent days are causing Benjamin Netanyahu to soften his demands for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages. That's what Sky News Middle East correspondent Allistair Bunkall says in an analysis.
- I don't think it sounds like the Israeli prime minister has any desire to change course or that the pressure has become so great that he is thinking about making other choices.
In an analysis in the Jerusalem Post, Seth J Franzman seems to agree. But he also states that despite ten months of war, "Hamas still rules in Gaza", and that the current tactics hardly satisfy those who want to see a tough crackdown on the terrorist group either. That realization could lead Netanyahu to turn up, instead of turning down, the violence.
"Perhaps ten months, a slow tactical campaign and endless negotiations have led to nothing but Hamas believing they can kill the hostages and get away with it?"
There is little indication that the very large protests in Israel in recent days are causing Benjamin Netanyahu to soften his demands for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages. That's what Sky News Middle East correspondent Allistair Bunkall says in an analysis.
- I don't think it sounds like the Israeli prime minister has any desire to change course or that the pressure has become so great that he is thinking about making other choices.
In an analysis in the Jerusalem Post, Seth J Franzman seems to agree. But he also states that despite ten months of war, "Hamas still rules in Gaza", and that the current tactics hardly satisfy those who want to see a tough crackdown on the terrorist group either. That realization could lead Netanyahu to turn up, instead of turning down, the violence.
"Perhaps ten months, a slow tactical campaign and endless negotiations have led to nothing but Hamas believing they can kill the hostages and get away with it?"
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