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موقع كل يوم -صحيفة الجمهورية
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All indicators suggest that the southern front may be witnessing unexpected and unpredictable developments, as Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese border villages have not ceased, and Hezbollah responded swiftly to Tel Aviv, targeting sites and gatherings affiliated with the Israeli army.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the statements of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the illegality of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, emphasizing that these actions hinder the achievement of a permanent peace. The ministry called on the international community to increase pressure on Israel through firm stances to stop these hostile actions that undermine the chances of a fair, comprehensive, and lasting peace.
Regionally, on the 141st day of the war in Gaza, shelling continues on various axes of the sector amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation, while negotiations for a new ceasefire persist, and international efforts are underway to dissuade Israel from invading Rafah.
In this context, 'Yedioth Ahronoth' newspaper reported that the Paris talks were productive and lasted longer than expected, quoting Israeli officials who indicated that there is progress to be made in the negotiations. Israeli media quoted sources familiar with the negotiations as saying that the agreement in Paris was based on new broad lines, with progress that may allow for negotiations on details.
Sources within Hamas leadership reaffirm to 'Al-Joumhouria' and to ASCC all the positive atmospheres being sought to be disseminated regarding the ongoing negotiations in Paris as inaccurate and untrue, emphasizing that they originate from the Israeli side to buy more time in perpetuating the war and pressuring Gaza. According to a Hamas official, the sole Israeli objective is to sustain field pressure to obtain the hostage card at minimal costs.
According to American and Israeli officials, Hamas remains active in the northern Gaza Strip, and Netanyahus goal to 'destroy it' remains elusive.
In its daily report, the Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that 'the Israeli occupation committed 8 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 92 martyrs and 123 injuries in the past 24 hours.' The statement added: 'Some of the victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, and the occupation prevents ambulance and civil defense teams from reaching them.' The statement concluded: 'The toll of the Israeli aggression has risen to 29,606 martyrs and 69,737 injuries since last October 7th.'
Meanwhile, 'Doctors Without Borders' organization affirmed that Israeli forces are deployed around all hospitals in the Gaza Strip, preventing access to them, and called for medical teams to be neutralized from the ongoing conflict.
Regarding developments in the Red Sea, the US Central Command announced the destruction of 7 cruise missiles intended for launch from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen towards targets in the Red Sea.
Furthermore, a security source denied media reports claiming Israeli military aircraft breached Egyptian airspace, as reported by Egyptian media. The source described these reports as false, confirming that 'there is no basis for them.' Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received his Eritrean counterpart, President Isaias Afwerki, at the Federal Palace today, where they discussed bilateral relations and the situation in the Red Sea region and Gaza.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the international community for standing idly by in the face of ongoing Israeli massacres in Gaza for the past 140 days, and 'not making any honorable effort to stop the brutality of the occupation.'
Internationally, Axios reported that the United States has demanded Israel to halt targeting civilian police, operated by Hamas, accompanying humanitarian aid in Gaza, to prevent further security deterioration and looting of aid for the benefit of the road sector.
Additionally, US Congressman Matt Gaetz from Florida proposed cutting off his countrys funding for the United Nations and relocating its headquarters and withdrawing from US territories.
In Russia, Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev commented on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Melonis remarks about Russias role in Hamas attack on Israel, attributing the reason to hidden genes from its fascist past. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its forces shot down two Ukrainian warplanes in Donetsk and 92 drones in various areas in the past 24 hours.
On the other hand, the United Kingdom announced a £245 million package (€287 million) to assist Ukraine in replenishing its ammunition stockpile.
