The U.N. Security Council’s vote on a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza, which was scheduled to happen Monday, was postponed to Tuesday, diplomatic sources stated.
The United Arab Emirates, which had launched the draft decision calling for an pressing cessation of hostilities in Gaza, has requested that the vote, scheduled for Monday, be postponed by someday, a supply advised Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The U.S. authorities stated on Monday that it’s engaged on a brand new settlement for the discharge of hostages held by Hamas within the Gaza Strip.
“I can’t say that we are at a point where another deal was imminent,” stated National Security Council Communications Director John Kirby in Washington.
He added {that a} potential deal ought to once more embrace cease-fires and humanitarian help. “We are working literally every day on this on the ground and back here in Washington.”
According to a media report, the top of the Israeli secret service Mossad is sounding out new negotiations for the discharge of the hostages. Mossad chief David Barnea is advising CIA Director William Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Abdulrahman Al Thani in Warsaw, the Haaretz newspaper reported.
Kirby didn’t verify the CIA chief’s journey and referred to the U.S. Secret Service.
According to Israeli estimates, round 110 hostages are nonetheless being held within the Gaza Strip.
Hamas can be not releasing the our bodies of a number of kidnapped individuals.
Source: www.dailysabah.com