Israel rejected the appeal issued by 25 countries, including Belgium, to end the war in the Gaza Strip. The Hebrew state considers that the declaration “does not correspond to reality and sends an erroneous message to Hamas”, published the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Platform X.
In a joint declaration released on Monday, 25 foreign ministers, including the Belgian Maxime Prévot, as well as the European Commissioner in charge of the management of crisis Hadja Lahbib call in the immediate end of the war in the Gaza Strip. They also require unhindered access to humanitarian aid to help the Gazan population, “suffering has reached new summits”. They finally ask Hamas to release the last hostages.
“All declarations must be addressed to the sole part responsible for the lack of agreement on the release of hostages and a cease-fire: Hamas, which sparked the war and continues it,” replied the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X.
Israel continues to point the finger at Hamas
Israel stresses that a cease-fire proposal is on the table, that “Hamas is careful to refuse”. The Palestinian movement “engages in a campaign to broadcast lies on Israel” and “aggravates the tensions and suffering of civilians”, continues the Hebrew state.
The ministers “omit to put pressure on Hamas and do not recognize its role and its responsibility,” said Israel. “Hamas is the only part responsible for the continuation of the war and the suffering of both camps. »»
“In these sensitive moments, it is preferable to avoid such declarations,” concludes the ministry.
Hamas and Israel have been discussing for more than a week as part of indirect talks in Qatar, but negotiations seem to be deadlocked. Both parties accuse each other to sabotage discussions.
