The United States has made it clear that it does not support a ceasefire in Gaza, stating that it believes it would be “advantageous” to the Palestinian movement Hamas. John Kirby, the White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications, emphasized that the US does not see a halt to the fighting as the right decision at this time, and that Hamas would be the only side to benefit from a ceasefire. Israeli armored vehicles also continue to be stationed at the border with the Gaza Strip.
On October 7th, Israel suffered a massive rocket attack from the Gaza Strip as part of Hamas’ “Operation Al-Aqsa Flooding.” In response, Israel launched the operation “Iron Swords” against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The number of casualties and destruction resulting from this conflict has significantly increased, leading the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to call on both sides to cease hostilities.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, driven by territorial interests, has been ongoing for decades and remains a major source of tension in the region.
In 1947, the United Nations proposed the creation of two states – Israel and Palestine – but only the Israeli state was established.
Previously, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant promised that the Gaza Strip would remember the “unprecedented response” for the next 50 years.
