Negotiations aimed at ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip and freeing Israeli hostages “trample”noted, Wednesday April 17, the Prime Minister of Qatar, one of the main mediators between the Hebrew State and Hamas. “We are going through a sensitive phase”recognized Mohammed ben Abdelrahmane al-Thani, during a press conference. “We are trying, as much as possible, to overcome it (…) in order to put an end to the suffering of the population in Gaza and to obtain the release of the hostages”he said. Follow our live stream.
The United States is preparing new sanctions against Iran. The White House announced Tuesday evening that retaliatory measures would be taken against the Islamic regime, targeting in particular “its drone and missile programs”. These new sanctions will “continue the continued pressure exerted on Iran in order to contain and deteriorate its military capabilities”added Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to the American president.
The Hamas Ministry of Health reports a new toll in the Gaza Strip. It claims that 33,899 people have been killed and 76,664 injured in the enclave since the start of the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement on October 7. In 24 hours, at least 56 additional deaths were recorded, he assures.
Israel continues to consider its response. Should we expect a military operation from the Jewish state against Tehran? “We cannot stand idly by in the face of such aggression, Iran will not emerge unscathed” after his attack, said army spokesperson Daniel Hagari. “We will respond when, where and how we choose.” The great powers repeat their calls for calm.