Israel-Hamas War Update: US, UK urge Israel to delay Gaza ground offensive
The Times of Israel reported. Citing senior diplomatic sources, The Times of Israel reported that both governments acknowledge a high probability of a ground invasion by Israel.
They are not advising against launching one altogether but rather suggesting a temporary delay to explore the potential success of additional diplomatic initiatives. Also Read: Israel-Hamas War LIVE Updates: ‘High Threat’ Israel urges citizens to immediately leave Egypt, Jordan British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo on Friday and noted the need for aid to be allowed into Gaza and for Hamas and Israel to avoid civilian casualties in their conflict.
During the talks Sunak stressed the imperative of avoiding a wider regional conflict and preventing any further unnecessary loss of civilian life, his office said. Also Read:'Hamas doesn't speak for Palestinian people,' UK PM Rishi Sunak meets President Abbas Meawhile, the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza reopened on Saturday, allowing essential aid to reach Palestinians for the first time since Israel sealed off the territory following a violent incident involving Hamas two weeks ago.
Gaza's population of 2.3 million, with half displaced from their homes, is now rationing food and dealing with contaminated water. Hospitals are struggling with shortages of medical supplies and fuel for emergency generators due to a widespread power outage.
Despite Israel's repeated airstrikes in the region, Palestinian rocket attacks into Israel continue. Also Read: Hamas War Effect: US says Israelis can now come to the US without a visa Meanwhile, Egypt is convening an international conference on Saturday to address the escalating conflict between Israel and the
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