Israel Poses Conditions for Gaza Ceasefire, Strikes Kill 17
Israel relayed new demands via former UK PM Tony Blair, including freedom for military operations in Gaza and the exclusion of Qatar and Turkey from verification, as overnight strikes killed at least 17 people.
Israel has conveyed additional issues through Quartet on the Middle East envoy Tony Blair, tightening its stance in ongoing ceasefire efforts.
Key demands include:
- Continued freedom to conduct military operations in Gaza
- Qatar and Turkey must not be involved in any verification process
- Hamas' weapons to be destroyed after confiscation
The conditions emerged amid continued violence, with Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killing at least 17 people, including children.
Source: First Squawk