A possible resolution of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians must be “imposed from outside” by the international community because “the two sides will never be able to reach an agreement”said the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, on Wednesday January 3. “What we have learned over the last 30 years, and what we are learning now with the tragedy in Gaza, is that the solution must be imposed from outside.”he declared during a diplomatic conference in Lisbon. Follow our live stream.
An Israeli minister once again advocates a mass departure of Palestinians from Gaza. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Wednesday on “encouraging the emigration of hundreds of thousands of people from Gaza” For “allow residents [israéliens] dand return home [à la lisière de Gaza]“. The far-right politician rejected US criticism, which previously ruled “irresponsible” of the similar statements.
Hamas reacts to the strike which killed its number 2. “A movement whose leaders and founders fall as martyrs for the dignity of our people and our nation will never be defeated”reacted after the deadly strike Ismaïl Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, by denouncing “a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty” and an “expansion” of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Lebanese Hezbollah denounces “aggression”. Lebanese Hezbollah warned on Tuesday evening that “the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri” was not only a “serious aggression against Lebanon”, but also “a serious development in the war between the enemy and the axis of resistance”an expression designating Iran and its regional allies hostile to Israel. “This crime will not go unanswered or unpunished”added Hezbollah, whose secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, is due to deliver a highly anticipated speech on Wednesday evening.
France’s warning. In this context, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to “avoid any escalatory attitude, particularly in Lebanon” during a telephone interview with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet.