Washington: America’s role is very important in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Amidst the war, talks took place through digital medium on Monday between top officials of America and Israel. During the talks, the US has insisted on adopting other options instead of ground attacks against Hamas in Rafah city of southern Gaza. Israel is considering launching ground attacks in Rafah, which the US has opposed on humanitarian grounds. At present the situation is such that there has definitely been a sourness in the relations between the two friendly countries.
America’s advice
The video conference between US and Israeli officials, which lasted more than two and a half hours, was described by both sides as constructive and useful. The US encouraged Israel to avoid attacking the city altogether. The US instead insisted on taking more targeted steps to kill or capture Hamas leaders so that there would be minimal impact on civilians.
Know who is saying what
US President Joe Biden and his administration have been publicly and privately urging Israel for months not to launch a large-scale attack in Rafah without a credible plan to relocate non-combatants to safety and ensure their safety. . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israeli forces should enter the city to destroy the remaining Hamas battalions.
Israel’s action continues
Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 last year, after which Israeli forces started retaliating to eliminate the terrorist group. Israel’s action continues but amid the war, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen being surrounded in his own country. Anger is also being seen among the people against Netanyahu. Thousands of Israelis gathered outside the Parliament building in Jerusalem on Sunday (31 March 2024) in the largest anti-government demonstration since the war began in October last year. Protesters had urged the government to reach an agreement to free dozens of people held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. (AP)
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