Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining momentum
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jeffrey Heller
Reuters
GAZA (Reuters) -Diplomatic moves towards a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered pace on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation, but Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza and Hamas rocket fire resumed after a pause.
A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days. An Israeli minister said Israel would halt its offensive only when it had achieved its goals.
Rocket attacks on Israel stopped for eight hours on Thursday - the 11th day of hostilities - before resuming against communities near the Israel-Gaza border.
Any ceasefire is unlikely to address the fundamental issues in the conflict
Reuters
May 20, 2021
Palestine protestors throw stones during an anti-Israel protest over cross-border violence between Palestinians in Gaza and the Israeli military, near Hawara checkpoint near Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 18, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
GAZA:
Diplomatic moves towards a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered pace on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation, but Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza and Hamas rocket fire resumed after a pause.
A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days. An Israeli minister said Israel would halt its offensive only when it had achieved its goals.
Ceasefire moves gain speed but Gaza violence continues after brief pause Egyptian security source says the sides have agreed in principle but details need to be worked out 20 May 2021 - 15:59 Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jeffrey Heller Picture: FATIMA SHBAIR/GETTY IMAGES
Gaza Diplomatic moves towards a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered pace on Thursday after US President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation, but Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza and Hamas rocket fire resumed after a pause.
A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days. An Israeli minister said Israel would halt its offensive only when it had achieved its goals.