Israel Rejects Hamas's Offer For Cease-Fire In Gaza Strip
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Sep 21, 2007 12:41
Updated Sep 21, 2007 14:22
JPost
After the cabinet decision, the source responded to Hamas's proposal, saying Israel would not hold talks with the group at this time.
"Israel has no other real solution to these problems, and it must reach a cease-fire with Hamas," Beilin continued.
"Israel can do so through a third party, parallel to the diplomatic process with the PLO," Beilin said.
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Sep 21, 2007 12:41
Updated Sep 21, 2007 14:22
JPost
Israel has rejected an offer by Hamas to renew a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, Israel Radio reported Friday.Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh's office reportedly contacted a senior diplomatic source in Jerusalem through a third party before the cabinet decided on Wednesday to declare Gaza a "hostile territory."
After the cabinet decision, the source responded to Hamas's proposal, saying Israel would not hold talks with the group at this time.
On Thursday, Haniyeh met with representatives of the Islamic Jihad and the Popular Resistance Committees in Gaza and asked them to abide by any cease-fire agreement Hamas would strike with Israel.Meretz chairman Yossi Beilin said Friday that if Israel has in fact rejected Hamas's proposed cease-fire, it is an irresponsible decision both for the residents of the western Negev and for kidnapped soldier Gilad Schalit.
The groups expressed willingness to assent, but wanted to wait for Israel's response.
"Israel has no other real solution to these problems, and it must reach a cease-fire with Hamas," Beilin continued.
"Israel can do so through a third party, parallel to the diplomatic process with the PLO," Beilin said.
No comments:
Post a Comment