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Diplomatic efforts for a temporary cessation of fighting in Gaza are increasing

2023-11-02 16:20:27, Kosova & Bota CNA

Israeli ground troops continued to advance on Gaza City on Thursday, as the United States and Arab countries stepped up diplomatic efforts to ease the siege of the Hamas-ruled territory and to bring about at least a short-term cessation of hostilities. fighting to help civilians.

More than 9,000 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting began, health officials in Gaza said.

President Joe Biden yesterday proposed a "temporary cessation of hostilities" in order to deliver humanitarian aid, at a time when, through what appears to be an agreement between the United States, Egypt, Israel and Qatar, which is mediating with Hamas, made it possible for the first time for hundreds of Palestinians holding foreign passports and dozens of wounded to leave Gaza. Dozens more were evacuated this Thursday.

Several Arab countries, including allies of the United States and those with peaceful relations with Israel, have expressed their displeasure over the war. Jordan withdrew its ambassador from Israel and asked Israel's envoy to stay away from the country until the war and the "humanitarian catastrophe" it is causing is stopped.

More than 3,600 Palestinian children have been killed during the 25 days of fighting, and more than half of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been driven from their homes.

On the Israeli side, more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, were killed during the surprise attack on October 7 by the Hamas group.

The United States has pledged unwavering support for Israel, which aims to end Hamas rule in Gaza and destroy its military capabilities, even though the two allies have no clear plan on how to lead Gaza after it ends. of the conflict.

The Hamas group is sanctioned as a terrorist organization by the United States.

The White House said the temporary cessation of hostilities would allow more aid to be sent in and facilitate the release of people being held by Hamas./ VOA