LIVE BLOG – In Washington, Netanyahu Moves to Stall Talks | West Bank Aggression Continues – Day 486

CNN: An Israeli negotiator stated that Netanyahu’s refusal to begin negotiations on the agreed-upon day is a clear violation of the agreement. Talks on the second phase of the deal were supposed to start on the 16th day of the ceasefire, but Netanyahu delayed sending his delegation to Doha.

WAFA: Dozens of settlers, under Israeli police protection, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, performed provocative rituals, and conducted Talmudic ceremonies. Since October 2023, over 68,000 settlers have stormed the mosque.

HAARETZ: The father of a detainee in Gaza said he was denied a spot on Netanyahu’s delegation but is traveling to Washington to try to meet President Trump. Families of detainees fear Netanyahu may sabotage the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.

Yedioth Ahronoth according to sources:
– Netanyahu officials refused to include representatives of the prisoners’families in his visit to Washington.
– Representatives of the families of Israeli prisoners have arrived early in Washington to press for the agreement to be finalized pic.twitter.com/D7Nrh0TMix

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ISRAELI FAMILIES COMMITTEE: The committee warned that Netanyahu will try to manipulate Trump to sabotage the deal. They called for protests, urging Trump not to allow Netanyahu to sacrifice detainees’ lives.

RANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Iran stated that the management of Gaza is a decision for Palestinians and resistance groups, emphasizing it will respect their choice.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israel’s war on Gaza has destroyed hospitals, leaving the remaining ones struggling with a lack of medical supplies. Abu Youssef Al-Najjar Hospital in Rafah was burned, worsening conditions for patients and the wounded.

ITAMAR BEN-GVIR: The resigned minister accused the Israeli government of violating the principles of the deal, including allowing the Palestinian Authority to control the Rafah crossing.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: The group announced detonating explosives in Israeli military vehicles during an incursion into Al-Harthiya, Jenin.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: The group announced detonating explosives in Israeli military vehicles during an incursion into Al-Harthiya, Jenin. pic.twitter.com/iRQjlo6Zz3

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YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Netanyahu’s office refused to include representatives of detainees’ families in his Washington visit. Families have already traveled to pressure for the deal’s completion.

HAARETZ: Netanyahu aims to secure a US commitment to end Hamas during his Washington visit. Appointing Ron Dermer as chief negotiator may hinder the second phase of the deal.

CHANNEL 14: The Israeli government’s legal advisor opposed reappointing Itamar Ben-Gvir as minister, citing his resignation over the Gaza ceasefire deal.

WAFA: UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemned Israel’s “criminal” practices in the West Bank, warning of genocidal intent and calling for international intervention.

AL-QUDS BRIGADES: The group announced detonating an explosive in an Israeli military vehicle during an incursion west of Jenin.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli military vehicles raided Kafr Aqab, a neighborhood in northern occupied Jerusalem.