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US President Joe Biden said that reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza by the beginning of the month of Ramadan “seems difficult.”

Biden added in statements to reporters that he is concerned about the violence in East Jerusalem without a ceasefire.



For its part, Hamas said that it would not give up its demands for a truce in Gaza.

Hamas demands a comprehensive cessation of Israeli military operations in Gaza, and the start of relief, shelter and reconstruction operations.

In this context, the newspaper "Israel Hayom" said that Israeli officials are discussing arming some civilians in the Gaza Strip to provide security protection for aid convoys heading to the Strip.

The newspaper said that the civilians will not be linked to the movement, but their identity has not yet been clarified. She added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed making a decision on this issue.

The month of Ramadan this year is unusually sad due to the current circumstances among the Palestinians, the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, and the restrictions imposed on the occupied West Bank, as its people await the month of Ramadan every year to visit Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The people of the West Bank wait for the month of Ramadan every year in order to visit the city of Jerusalem and perform prayers in the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, but this year seems different due to the war on Gaza and the Israeli restrictions and measures imposed in the West Bank.

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir tried to impose conditions on the entry of worshipers from the territories of the year 1948, but the War Council ignored his request for fear of the situation erupting on the ground, specifically in Jerusalem.

In light of intelligence reports, the Israeli security services recommended easing restrictions, not making sweeping decisions, and allowing the influx of worshipers in the first week of Ramadan, as in previous years. However, they will hold a weekly session to assess the security situation and take decisions on measures according to developments, which makes the Palestinians hostage to Israeli assessments.

Reuters