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The devaluing of human life, especially Palestinian life, which wasn’t regarded as worth much before the war, has been dramatic,
The loss of life on this scale and the government’s disregard of the lives of the [Israeli] hostages eroded what we call in Hebrew, ‘arvut hadadit’, which refers to the sense of mutual responsibility that binds all Jews,
For 15 months, we’ve been told that we’re just on the verge of absolute victory, but we’ve achieved nothing other than destruction and killing,
This may be more transactional than many suppose,
Mairav Zonszein, an Israel expert with the International Crisis Group, said, suggesting There’s definitely been a moral corruption within Israel,
said Dr Guy Shalev, the executive director of Physicians for Human Rights Israel, which has documented the denial of medical aid and torture of Palestinians By agreeing now, Netanyahu may have bought himself greater freedom to act in the West Bank and in determining whatever future that is agreed for Gaza,
she said, referring to far-right Israeli plans to annex the occupied Palestinian territory, which is dotted with Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law We were expecting that the (Israeli) occupation would intensify the bombing, like they did every time there were reports of progress in truce talks,
said Mohammed Mahdi, who is sheltering in Gaza City We ask our brothers in Hamas to communicate with mediators to end the war,
said Omar Jendiya, in Deir al-Balah Yesterday was a bloody day, and today is bloodier,
said Zaher al-Wahedi, a Health Ministry official Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for the negotiating team and all those who assisted,
his office wrote on social media Friday, adding Since the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army has killed 73 people as of this morning, including 61 in Gaza City alone.”
In a press statement, Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said It's not exactly surprising that in a process and negotiation that has been this challenging and this fraught, you may get a loose end,
I am confident, and I fully expect that implementation will begin, as we said, on Sunday,
Blinken told reporters in Washington at his farewell news conference as America’s top diplomat However, deep anxiety and concerns accompany us regarding the possibility that the agreement might not be fully implemented, leaving hostages behind,
As the president of the State of Israel, I say in the clearest terms: This is the right move,
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was informed by the negotiating team that agreements have been reached on a deal to release the hostages,
his office said in a statement The Prime Minister ordered the political-security cabinet to convene tomorrow (Friday). The government will then convene to approve the deal,
The State of Israel is committed to achieving all the goals of the war, including the return of all our hostages – both living and dead,
the Prime Minister’s Office statement said Hamas is committed to the ceasefire agreement, which was announced by the mediators.
Hamas political bureau member Izzat al-Rishq said separately If this irresponsible deal is approved and implemented, we the members of Jewish Power will submit letters of resignation to the prime minister
Ben-Gvir said in a statement
