Israel does not respond publicly
Ahead of Netanyahu meeting: “No one can stop Israel”
Tensions rise ahead of Hamas leader Nasrallah’s speech
Amid growing concerns that the conflict could escalate, with Israel warning that it is on alert for attacks on its border with Lebanon, U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the 3rd to discuss fighting in the Gaza Strip for humanitarian purposes. They pressured him to stop, at least temporarily.
Israeli forces continue to strengthen the siege of Gaza City, the focus of a campaign to crush Hamas militants.
However, concerns are growing that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spread to other fronts. Israeli and Lebanese Hezbollah militants are exchanging gunfire along the border. Tensions are growing further ahead of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s speech scheduled for the afternoon of the 3rd (local time), and Nasrallah’s speech is his first official comment since the Hamas attack.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, attacked Israeli military positions in northern Israel on the 2nd using drones, mortar fire and suicide drones. The Israeli military retaliated with fighter jets and helicopter gunfire, and spokesman Daniel Hagari said civilians were injured in the Hezbollah attack. .
Secretary Blinken, who is visiting Israel for the third time since the start of the war against Hamas, aims to allow aid to Palestine and evacuate foreign passport holders and injured Palestinians out of Gaza.
After the closed-door meeting that day, Israel did not publicly respond to U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal. However, prior to the meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “Israel is moving forward. No one can stop Israel. “Israel will overthrow Hamas’ rule in the Gaza Strip,” he said.
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Source: Donga
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