The textual content of the deal outlined plans for “a brief nationwide unity authorities by settlement of the Palestinian factions” which might “train its authority and powers over all Palestinian territories” – the Gaza Strip as properly the West Financial institution, together with Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem.
China, which final 12 months brokered a deal restoring relations between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, hailed the settlement as a dedication to “reconciliation”.
However Katz stated Abbas “embraces the murderers and rapists of Hamas”.
He additionally rejected any function for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza, saying “Abbas can be watching Gaza from afar”.
“GAZA IS DEAD”
On the bottom, Israel pressed on with the warfare in Gaza. Hours after it ordered civilians to evacuate components of Khan Younis, together with areas that had been declared a part of a humanitarian protected zone, its jets pounded the town.
The Gaza well being ministry stated that 73 folks had been killed and greater than 200 wounded within the space, whereas 1000’s fled.
The Israeli army didn’t touch upon the toll when requested by AFP. However in a press release, the army stated its fighter jets and tanks “struck and eradicated terrorists within the space”.
On Tuesday, it stated its jets struck “over 50 terror infrastructure websites” as a part of the Khan Younis operation.
Hassan Qudayh, a resident pressured to evacuate, stated: “Gaza is over, Gaza is lifeless, Gaza has gone. There may be nothing left, nothing”.
AFP correspondents reported air strikes in Gaza Metropolis and Jabalia within the north of the territory, in addition to Khan Younis, whereas the Israeli army additionally stated its troops had killed militants in “aerial strikes and close-quarters fight” in Rafah within the far south.
