Israel and Hamas: War and negotiations continue in parallel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government would continue talks with Hamas without ceasing military operations. He stressed that Israel would fight to achieve its war goals and ensure that the Gaza Strip does not pose a threat.

Negotiations with Hamas and the continuation of the war

Netanyahu stressed that Israel's strikes on the Gaza Strip were "just the beginning" and that these actions were necessary to free the hostages. According to him, any talks with Hamas would now only take place while hostilities were ongoing.

"I have repeatedly stated that if Hamas continues its policy of denial and does not release the hostages, we will resume the war. Now we have returned to the battlefield with great force," Netanyahu said. He also noted that the Defense Minister, the IDF and the security services have proposed to intensify operations against Hamas. According to him, now the negotiations will be held "only on the battlefield."

Israeli strikes again on the Gaza Strip

After a two-month truce, Israel resumed military operations in the Gaza Strip on March 18. According to the Israeli government, the strikes were aimed at Hamas commanders. According to the latest data, more than 350 people have been killed, including Gaza Prime Minister Essam al-Da'elis.

Hamas accused the Israeli government of endangering the lives of the hostages. The UN has called the Israeli airstrikes "unacceptable" and assessed the situation as a factor in escalating violence.

International relations and the US position

US President Donald Trump has given Hamas a "final warning" and demanded the immediate release of the hostages. However, Hamas has rejected this demand and announced that no one will be released until the second phase of the agreement with Israel is reached.

In an interview with Fox News, White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt stressed that President Trump supports "our friend and ally Israel." "President Trump has made it clear that Hamas and the Houthis are not only threatening Israel, but also the United States, and they will pay for it," Leavitt said.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is deepening, and military actions are becoming increasingly violent. The international community continues to call for negotiations and peace to resolve this conflict, but the situation is becoming increasingly tense. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”