Bernie Sanders Cites 2 Reasons He Opposes Permanent Cease-Fire In Israel War
The Vermont senator is rejecting calls for a long-term truce, and he made it clear why.
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The Vermont senator is rejecting calls for a long-term truce, and he made it clear why.
The United Kingdom abstained from the vote while 13 Security Council members voted in favour
During a weeklong humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF scaled up emergency assistance to children and families caught in a spiraling crisis.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said that the chance for peace in Gaza after the humanitarian pause was lost for now due to Israel's uncompromising approach, broadcaster NTV reported on Saturday. "We have always emphasized that we are in favor of a permanent ceasefire rather than a humanitarian break...There was an opportunity for peace here, and unfortunately, we have lost this opportunity for now due to Israel's uncompromising approach," Erdogan was quoted as saying by NTV and other Turkish media.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday that it had resumed fighting against Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as the latter violated the humanitarian pause by opening fire on the Israeli territory.