The State of Israel has agreed to a four hour daily military ceasefire in Gaza to allow Palestinians fleeing the warthorn Northern Gaza to the south of the Strip.
It was learned that the United States government forced the Israeli government to agree to a ceasefire, having earlier rejected same from other diplomatic quarters, on the basis that such would allow Hamas to regroup.
The US acted on pressure from Arab and European allies on the issue, diplomatic sources said on Thursday.
Recall that President Joe Biden had earlier pressed Israel to allow humanitarian materials to enter Gaza through Egypt.
The US, Israel’s strongest backer had earlier agreed with the country that the terrorists group could capitalised on a ceasefire to rearm.
Speaking on Thursday, John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesperson stated that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has agreed to a military operations to allow civilian a smooth passage to the other side of the Gaza strip.
Kiby said: “We’ve been told by the Israelis that there will be no military operations in these areas throughout the pause and that this process is starting today.”
The war, which started in October after Hamas fighters attacked Israel, from land an sea, killing civilians and soldiers, has claimed thousands lives on both sides.
Calls for ceasefire have been rejected by Israel which has demanded the release of over 200 persons abducted by Hamas during the attack on its country early last month.
The Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has been reduced to rubbles due to Israeli military bombardment.
The world has sued for peace on both sides, as the number of casualties, particularly women and children grow.
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken on Thursday, countered the Israeli government’s plan to occupy Gaza after the war.
Prime Minister Netanyahu had earlier stated that Israel would remain an occupying power in Gaza post-war, to which the US government said no.
