Gaza truce talks stall as Israel insists on keeping military forces in 40pc of territory, refuses full pullout
Israeli troops deploy by Israel's border fence with the Gaza Strip on July 10, 2025, amid the ongoing war with the Palestinian militant movement Hamas. — AFP pic
Saturday, 12 Jul 2025 4:25 PM MYT
GAZA CITY, July 12 — Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza are being held up by Israel’s proposals to keep troops in the territory, two Palestinian sources with knowledge of the discussions told AFP today.
Delegations from both sides began discussions in Qatar last Sunday to try to agree on a temporary halt to the 21-month conflict sparked by Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Both Hamas and Israel have said that 10 living hostages who were taken that day and who are still in captivity would be released if an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire were reached.
But one well-informed Palestinian source said Israel’s refusal to withdraw all of its troops from Gaza was holding back progress on securing a deal.
“The negotiations in Doha are facing a setback and complex difficulties due to Israel’s insistence, as of Friday, on presenting a map of withdrawal, which is actually a map of redeployment and repositioning of the Israeli army rather than a genuine withdrawal,” the source said.
Hamas has said it wants the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, which is home to more than two million people.
The source said, however, that the Israeli delegation presented a map at the talks which proposed maintaining military forces in more than 40 percent of the Palestinian territory.
“Hamas’s delegation will not accept the Israeli maps... as they essentially legitimise the reoccupation of approximately half of the Gaza Strip and turn Gaza into isolated zones with no crossings or freedom of movement,” the source added.
Mediators have asked both sides to postpone the talks until the arrival of US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Doha, they added.
A second Palestinian source said “some progress” had been made on plans for releasing Palestinian prisoners and getting more aid to Gaza.
But they accused the Israeli delegation of having no authority, and “stalling and obstructing the agreement in order to continue the war of extermination”. — AFP
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kt comments:
Shailoks should get the frigg out of Levant, and return to Poland, Russia and Ukraine - Pssst, Putin and Zelenskyy may find some 'use' for you, wakakaka.
Israel needs security guarantees against a repeat of October 7 - all too likely if Hamas regains full control of Gaza.
ReplyDeleteJews are Home in Israel .
Half of Isaac came from Ishmael countries like Morocco, Yemen, Iraq etc. They were persecuted and kicked out by Ishmaels, look up the numbers yourself. Yes they were GENOCIDED. FYI Zelensky's grandparents were Isaac, so will probably treat them like kaki lang ha3.
ReplyDeleteBut very aneh for the last 18 months NOT A SINGLE Harm-ass terrorist has been seen fighting in uniform. They only appear in uniform during hostage handover or military parades, so we know they are still around.
They fight in civilian clothes, hide amongst babies and children, so they can cry genocide, but this is illegal and constitutes a WAR CRIME.
From Chat GPT:
International Humanitarian Law, specifically the principle of distinction, disallows soldiers from fighting in civilian clothes during armed conflict. This principle requires combatants to be distinguishable from civilians to ensure they can be targeted as legitimate military objectives while protecting civilians from attack. Fighting while disguised as a civilian is considered perfidy, a violation of the laws of war.
Elaboration:
Principle of Distinction:
The core principle of distinction in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) mandates that parties to a conflict must distinguish between civilians and combatants at all times.
Uniforms and Combatant Status:
Wearing a uniform or distinctive sign is a key criterion for attaining combatant status and its associated protections, including prisoner of war status.
Perfidious Acts:
Fighting in civilian clothes is a form of perfidy, which involves using deception to gain a military advantage, such as by feigning civilian status to attack an enemy.
Loss of POW Status:
Failing to wear a distinctive sign while conducting an attack can result in the loss of prisoner of war status, meaning the combatant may not be entitled to the protections afforded to prisoners of war.
Protection of Civilians:
The prohibition against fighting in civilian clothes is crucial for protecting civilians. If combatants can blend in with the civilian population, it becomes difficult to distinguish between legitimate targets and those who should be protected from attack, potentially endangering the entire civilian population.
Fighting in civilian clothes constitutes a WAR CRIME.
ReplyDeleteChat GPT says so. Please Check GROK4.
Fighting in civilian clothes can be a war crime in international armed conflicts if it involves perfidy or deception, such as feigning civilian status to attack or harm the enemy. While wearing a uniform is generally required for combatants to distinguish themselves, failing to do so doesn't automatically violate international humanitarian law (IHL) in all cases. However, it can lead to the loss of prisoner of war status and other protections if combatants are captured.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Distinction:
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) requires combatants to distinguish themselves from civilians by wearing a uniform or other distinctive sign. This is part of the principle of distinction, which aims to protect civilians during armed conflict.
Combatant Status:
Wearing a uniform or distinctive sign is a key element in determining combatant status. Combatants are generally granted certain protections, such as prisoner of war status if captured.
Perfidy:
Using civilian clothing to deceive the enemy and gain a military advantage is considered perfidy, which is a war crime. This includes actions like pretending to be a civilian to launch an attack or ambush.
Consequences:
Combatants who fail to wear a uniform or distinctive sign during an attack may lose their right to prisoner of war status and other combatant protections. However, this does not automatically make them criminals if they are not engaged in perfidious acts.
Ruses of War:
While ruses of war are generally permitted, they cannot involve perfidy or deception that violates the principle of distinction
Egypt, buka lah pintu. Your fellow Ishmaels need your help. Harm-ass, Rebuild your war efforts from Sinai peninsular. This war is LOST.
ReplyDeleteThis entire war has been illegally fought by Harm-ass.
ReplyDeleteEjamples:
1.Attacking, murdering, raping and kidnapping civilians and babies on Oct 7.
2. Torturing and starving hostages for 2 years
3.Fighting a war in civilian clothes - crime of perfidy.
4.Using hospitals and schools for military purposes.
5.Hiding amongst real civilians and babies.
6.Hijacking aid from their own people and selling them at exorbitant prices.
More ayam sure.