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Netanyahu Backs US-Proposed Ceasefire Plan in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the US-proposed three-phase ceasefire plan in Gaza, despite ongoing military operations and increased devastation. According to Netanyahu, the only obstacle preventing the release of captives is Hamas, which he says has not fulfilled its requirements for a ceasefire. The US President, Joe Biden, had unveiled a fresh plan for a three-phase ceasefire on May 31, to which Netanyahu has now expressed support, but emphasized that Israeli military operations will continue until their goals are achieved.

Key Takeaways:

  • Netanyahu has expressed support for the US-proposed three-phase ceasefire plan in Gaza, despite ongoing military operations and increased devastation.
  • Netanyahu believes that Hamas is the main obstacle preventing a ceasefire, citing unfulfilled requirements.
  • Netanyahu has insisted that Israeli military operations will continue until their goals are achieved, despite the devastation caused in Gaza.
  • The US President, Joe Biden, had unveiled a fresh plan for a three-phase ceasefire on May 31, which Netanyahu has now expressed support for.
  • Hamas approved a ceasefire plan on May 6, but Israel rejected it due to unfulfilled requirements.
  • Netanyahu has identified "gaps" between Israel's plan and the US ceasefire proposal, as outlined in President Biden's June 3 speech to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
  • Netanyahu has also expressed openness to a partial deal, but has made it clear that an outright stop to the assaults is not a possibility.

Statistics:

  • May 6: Hamas approved a ceasefire plan and informed Qatari and Egyptian authorities.
  • May 6: Israel rejected the proposal citing unfulfilled requirements.
  • May 31: President Biden unveiled a fresh plan for a three-phase ceasefire.
  • June 3: President Biden addressed the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and outlined the US ceasefire proposal to which Netanyahu has identified "gaps".
  • June 23: Netanyahu expressed openness to a partial deal in an interview with Israel's Channel 14.

Sources:

  • The Times of Israel
  • Channel 14 (Israel)
  • Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee (Israel)
  • Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.

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