The Israeli government has decided not to engage in military activities during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan to free the hostages held by the radical Palestinian movement Hamas, US President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“First of all, the hostages being held must be released,” Biden stated. He then continued that “there’s been an agreement by the Israelis that they would not engage in activities during Ramadan, as well, in order to give us time to get all the hostages out.”
Temporary Ceasefire May Lead to Peace Talk
“I think if we get that temporary ceasefire, we’re going to be able to move in a direction where we can change the dynamic of what is going on in Gaza,” the president of the United States said.
Jerrymusa.com reports that Biden had earlier voiced optimism that a truce in Gaza would be achieved by Monday, March 4.
On October 7, 2023, terrorists from the extreme Palestinian organisation Hamas made an unexpected invasion into Israeli territory, which sparked renewed tensions in the Middle East.
the Gaza Strip, murdering citizens of border towns and kidnapping more than 240 individuals, including women, children, and senior citizens.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City was the target of Israeli authorities’ harsh acts, which prompted Hamas to launch its attack.
Israel began attacking targets in the Gaza Strip, as well as certain regions in Lebanon and Syria, after declaring an end to all communication with the Gaza Strip.
There are also clashes happening on the West Bank.