Israeli Pm Netanyahu to Hold Security Meeting After Delegation Returns From Cairo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to hold consultations with security chiefs and ministers on Friday after an Israeli delegation returned from Cairo with no agreement on extending the Gaza ceasefire, two Israeli officials said. The ceasefire phase one expires on Saturday with no clear plan for its extension, amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas over key issues such as prisoner releases and governance of Gaza. The situation is further complicated by divisions within the international community, with Western governments supporting a more gradual approach while Arab states push for an immediate return to negotiations.
- The prolonged uncertainty surrounding the Gaza ceasefire's future highlights the complex web of interests at play in the region, where seemingly minor concessions can have far-reaching implications for local and global politics.
- Will the international community be able to find a middle ground that balances competing demands and avoids another devastating cycle of violence?