Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25pm on 02 Sep 2024,Monday International
An Israeli minister has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will agree to a ceasefire with Hamas “only when the streets are burning.” This statement comes amid a nationwide general strike in Israel, which aims to force Netanyahu into negotiations after six hostages were killed by Hamas. The minister suggested that peaceful protests may not be enough to shift Netanyahu’s stance, who reportedly fears hard-right ministers more than the demonstrators. The US is also pushing for a ceasefire deal, with a final proposal expected soon. Public pressure continues to mount as demonstrations spread across Israel.
