Cairo to proceed with Gaza ceasefire talks on Sunday
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The ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar are set to resume on Sunday in Egypt.
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A speaker reacts during a demonstration in support of Palestinians calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as the 96th Academy Awards Oscars ceremony is held nearby, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP)
Egyptian broadcaster Al Qahera News cited a security source in Egypt Saturday revealing that Egytian-Qatari mediated ceasefire talks between "Israel" and the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas will continue on March 31.
In recent months, several talks have taken place, but no conclusion has been reached so far as international mediators also attempted to reach a Ramadan ceasefire deal.
A clear ceasefire order
Following the United States' abstention from the vote, the United Nations Security Council requested an immediate ceasefire between the Israeli occupation forces and the Palestinian Resistance, as well as the immediate and unconditional release of all captives on March 25.
With the US abstaining, the 14 other members voted in favor of the resolution, which was sponsored by the Security Council's 10 elected members.
Algeria's UN Ambassador Amar Bendjama expressed after the vote that the Palestinians have "suffered greatly", citing that the "bloodbath has continued for far too long."
Shortly before the meeting began, Israeli army radio claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would cancel a scheduled mission to Washington if the US did not reject the measure.
Read more: UNSC adopts resolution demanding immediate ceasefire after US abstains
ICJ orders "Israel" to ensure unhindered flow of aid to Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared on March 28 that "Israel" must guarantee that its occupation forces (IOF) do not violate Palestinians' rights in the Gaza Strip.
According to the ICJ press release, this should be done with "immediate effect," citing that no violation of any of the rights of Palestinians should occur as they are a "protected group under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, including by preventing, through any action, the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance."
Aid groups estimate only about a fifth of the supplies needed are entering Gaza as "Israel" continues its air and ground onslaught, which has so far killed 32,705 Palestinians and injured 75,190.
The ICJ cited that in light of the "worsening conditions of life faced by Palestinians in Gaza," the Israelis are to ensure that without delay and in full cooperation there is "unhindered provision" of " urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance, including food, water, electricity, fuel, shelter, clothing, hygiene and sanitation requirements," in addition to medical supplies and care in Gaza "including by increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points and maintaining them open for as long as necessary."
