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Israel agrees to daily pauses in its attacks on Gaza to allow civilians to leave Gaza Strip: US

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USA This Thursday he assured that Israel agreed to allow daily four-hour “humanitarian pauses” in the north A loop to allow civilians to leave. Speaking to reporters, a

USA This Thursday he assured that Israel agreed to allow daily four-hour “humanitarian pauses” in the north A loop to allow civilians to leave.

Speaking to reporters, a national security official White House, John Kirby, announced that Israel had informed the United States that during these pauses, which begin today, “no military operations will take place.”

Kirby acknowledged that “concerns” remain over the possibility that Hamas Try to prevent civilians from leaving.

In any case, he called on civilians to try to leave the “active” conflict zones, and also considered it “extremely important” to extend humanitarian aid to areas where civilians are moving.

A White House spokesman recalled that pauses in southern Gaza allowed humanitarian aid to leave the strip, but that assistance must increase.

Thus, he appreciated the fact that 106 trucks entered southern Gaza through Rafah V Egypt, but he hopes that figure will rise as soon as possible.

“We need to see more, and we need to see more soon,” said Kirby, who believed that 150 aid trucks should arrive a day, and although there are days when this is not possible, it should at least be , target.

Kirby stressed that Israel is fighting an enemy – Hamas militias – that is “embedded in the civilian population, using hospitals and civilian infrastructure in an attempt to protect itself” and putting the “innocent Palestinian people” at greater risk.

But he also insisted that Israel was “obligated to fully comply with international law” and believed these humanitarian pauses were “a step in the right direction as they aimed to give civilians “the opportunity to reach safer areas.”

When asked if these pauses are part of a broader agreement that will lead to the release hostages, Kirby said he has no intention of “negotiating” publicly.

But he stressed that the United States continues to work with its allies in the region to try to free the hostages, and believed that these pauses would be “helpful” for the “safe” release of hostages if necessary.

He noted that in any case they are already useful for other purposes, such as the exit of civilians, their transfer to safe areas and the delivery of aid, so he insisted that the United States is “glad” that Israel is willing to take this step, which can serve “multiple purposes.”

Kirby emphasized direct participation the president US, Joe Biden along with other administrative positions such as Secretary of StateAnthony Blinken and consultant National Security, Jake Sullivanin constant contact with Israel, which allowed these decisions to be made.

On the other hand, a White House spokesman confirmed that the United States does not believe Israel’s indefinite occupation of Gaza is “in the interests of Israel or the Palestinian people.” A position that, he stressed, “will not change.”

The United States understands the need for a “transition” period during which Israeli forces will be present, “but that does not mean the Gaza government,” Kirby insisted.

He affirmed that the Palestinian people have “the right to determine their future and how they want to be governed” and to have a government structure that “looks after their interests and allows them to realize their aspirations.”

“And we are absolutely confident that Palestinian National Authority This has to be part of the process,” he added.

(EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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