Jerusalem [Israel], June 3: Chief advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister on foreign policy Ophir Falk yesterday (June 2) gave new reactions to the proposal that US President Joe Biden announced on May 31 on ending the Hamas - Israel conflict . In a speech at the White House, Mr. Biden outlined a three-phase plan, of which the first part is to establish a 6-week ceasefire, Israel will withdraw forces from the densely populated area in Gaza and transfer goods. aid to this strip of land. The following stages are complete withdrawal, a permanent ceasefire and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Hostages will be released in stages.
Mr. Netanyahu was warned
Responding to the Sunday Times newspaper, Mr. Falk said there are many details in the agreement that need to be calculated, including that there will be no long-term ceasefire until all of Israel 's goals are completed. The advisor repeated Prime Minister Netanyahu's previous position that Israel's conditions for ending hostilities remain unchanged, which is to release all hostages and destroy Hamas. However, Mr. Falk noted that Israel still did not reject President Biden's proposal, saying "it's not a good deal but we really want all the hostages to be released."
There have been divisions in Israel regarding the new proposal. Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, leaders of two far-right parties in Israel, warned that they will withdraw from Mr. Netanyahu's ruling coalition to cause the government to disintegrate if the prime minister accepts the agreement, ending the war. while not completely destroying Hamas. In contrast, opposition leader Yair Lapid promised to ensure the government's safety if Mr. Netanyahu agreed to the deal.
War Cabinet Secretary Benny Gantz, leader of another party in the ruling coalition, also warned of withdrawal if Netanyahu did not make a strategic decision before June 8. According to The Times of Israel , the government will not collapse if it breaks up with Mr. Gantz's party, but the minister's warning increases pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu in the context of Israeli people constantly protesting for rescue. hostages and government leaders resign.
Intermediaries urged
In a joint statement on June 1, intermediaries including Egypt, the US and Qatar called on Hamas and Israel to complete the ceasefire agreement and release hostages according to the principles outlined by President Biden. Reuters reported that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a phone call with counterparts from three countries in the region, including Egypt, Qatar and the UAE, to mobilize support for the proposal; while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres hopes the new developments will lead to an agreement between the parties for lasting peace . Hamas responded positively to the US move but emphasized that there can be no agreement until Israel completely withdraws its troops and ceases fire.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
