The death of the three sons of the head of the Hamas political bureau, Israeli bombings on the first day of Eid al-Fitr… What to remember from the conflict in Gaza this Wednesday, April 10 – Liberation

Three of Ismail Haniya's sons were killed in the Israeli attack

Three sons of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political bureau, and several of his grandchildren were killed in an Israeli attack on al-Shatti refugee camp in northwestern Gaza. Hazem, Amir and Mohammad Haniyeh and some of their children were traveling in a car when they were hit by a drone. The Hamas leader responded after being broadcast live on Al-Jazeera from Qatar: “Amidst their people in al-Shatti camp, I am proud of the fate of this martyr on the field of honor for his sons who I thank God for choosing them on this Eid day. The blood of my sons is not more precious than the blood of all the other children of Gaza. Honey added.

As we await Hamas's response to the latest cease-fire proposal proposed by the United States, Ismail Haniyeh sent a message to Israel and the negotiators. “By targeting families or leaders' homes, Israel hopes it can bend us. But I say it only strengthens our resolve to fight for our rights in Gaza and throughout Palestine. I say to all the negotiators that if the aim is to pressurize the end of Hamas, it will not work.

Biden says Netanyahu is making a “mistake” on Gaza

“a mistake” : Joe Biden issued one of his strongest criticisms of Benjamin Netanyahu's government's military strategy in Gaza on Tuesday evening, April 9. “What I'm asking is that the Israelis call for a cease-fire and allow them full access to food and medicine coming into the country for the next six or eight weeks,” he said. The US president said in an interview with the Spanish-language Univision channel. And to drive the point home: “I think he is what he is [Nétanyahou, ndlr] Truth is an error. I do not agree with his approach. Biden had already spoken with Netanyahu on the phone last week, raising for the first time the possibility of subjecting US aid to Israel with conditions. “certain” In this humanitarian situation. The Israeli president, for his part, says he is still determined to launch a ground assault on Rafah, which he presents as Hamas's last major stronghold. This, despite warnings from foreign capitals, including its US ally.

Israeli bombings hit Gaza on the first day of Eid al-Fitr

Despite growing calls for a ceasefire, Israeli attacks hit northern and central Palestine this Wednesday. The Hamas health ministry said 14 people were killed, including children. Many Palestinians gathered on the first day of Eid al-Fitr to pray amid the rubble or in their shelters, around small cakes prepared despite the scarcity. This is “Parting Party” The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which began on March 11, is coming to an end. “This is the saddest Eid we have had. Sadness could be seen on faces in the mosque”Rawan Abd, a 32-year-old nurse, testified to AFP.

Ireland prepares to recognize Palestinian state, Spain says it is “ready” to do so

Ireland is preparing to recognize a Palestinian state in the coming weeks.Wider International Debates” Foreign Affairs Minister Michael Martin announced Tuesday in Dublin that the deal would be completed. “Don't doubt that the recognition of a Palestinian state will happen” He said in a speech to the Irish Parliament. Late recognition “No longer reliable or trustworthy”, According to him. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday that he would recognize the Palestinian state. “In the interest of Europe”. “The international community cannot help the Palestinian state if it does not recognize its existence.” He informed the Spanish delegation. According to media accompanying him on a tour of Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar last week, the Socialist leader cited the end of June as the horizon for such recognition by the Spanish government.

France participates in massive humanitarian aid cuts to Gaza

About 110 tons of humanitarian supplies were dropped over the Gaza Strip this Tuesday during an international operation, the largest in which France has participated to date, the military general staff announced on Wednesday. This is “The largest operation in which France has participated to date”. “Faced with the humanitarian emergency in Gaza, France continues to provide people with medicine and food. The effort continues” French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on social network X on Tuesday evening.

There are growing calls for Israel to open road crossings to deliver humanitarian aid blocked by the Israeli military along Gaza's border. According to the United Nations, before the war, at least 500 trucks entered daily, compared to an average of 150 in March. However, more than 1,200 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip between Sunday and Tuesday, including 468 on Tuesday, the highest number since the start of the conflict, according to the Israeli military.