GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- Fifteen Palestinians, including six members of one family, were killed Saturday afternoon in a series of Israeli airstrikes on homes in Gaza as Israeli officials said a new ceasefire agreement was off the table.
"We're not talking about ceasefires anymore," a senior official told the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
"Israel will act in its own interest. We will take action against attacks from Gaza, and will finish dealing with the tunnels."
The official said Israel would not negotiate with Hamas, even through a mediator.
"The issue of the Rafah Crossing is Egyptian-Palestinian Authority matter, and the issue of the rest of the crossings is between us and the PA and the international community."
He said the goal was now to end the offensive unilaterally.
"If we feel deterrence has not yet been achieved, we will continue the operation inside the Gaza Strip or exit and continue with the aerial bombardment."
Despite the Israeli delegation's refusal to participate, a Palestinian delegation left the West Bank en route to the Cairo talks around noon. more
Comments
Post a Comment