:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/VP7W72F56SVG43L53QTBWUIWCA.jpg "The United Kingdom warned the international community to prepare for the Israeli offensive against Hamas in Rafah")
British Foreign Minister David Cameron, together with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, issued a stark warning on Tuesday regarding the ongoing hostage negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Cameron urged the international community to have a “plan B” in place in case the negotiations fail, potentially leading to a large-scale operation in the city of Rafah.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Washington, Cameron emphasized the importance of finding a temporary pause in the fighting to facilitate the exchange of hostages for prisoners and ultimately achieve a permanent ceasefire. He also called for the expulsion of Hamas from Gaza as part of a political process to end the conflict.
Additionally, Cameron stressed the need for more humanitarian aid to be brought into the Gaza Strip, urging Israel to facilitate the delivery of aid trucks, reopen border crossings, and restore the water supply.
On the other hand, Secretary Blinken criticized Hamas for not accepting what he called a “very serious offer” from Israel to immediately end the conflict and achieve a ceasefire that would benefit the people of Gaza. Blinken called on Hamas to reconsider their position and emphasized that the world is watching their actions.
Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of a planned large-scale operation in Rafah, Blinken mentioned that the United States has not yet been informed of a specific date for the operation. He expressed hope that Israel would not make any decisions until they meet again next week.
The situation in Gaza remains tense, with both sides facing criticism for the humanitarian crisis. Blinken urged the international community to hold Hamas accountable for their actions, stating that the silence surrounding Hamas’s actions is concerning.
As the negotiations continue, the world watches closely to see if a resolution can be reached to end the violence and bring peace to the region.