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Netanyahu Says Israel Open to ‘Temporary Ceasefire’ in Gaza Amid Global Pressure, Humanitarian Crisis
- In May 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated his willingness to pause military actions in Gaza briefly if it would help secure the release of hostages amid the ongoing conflict.
- This offer follows a conflict triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack, which has caused over 53,000 deaths and mounting international pressure due to humanitarian concerns.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated further until this week, when a partial easing of a two-month blockade allowed a limited number of aid trucks to enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing, breaking a prolonged period without deliveries since early March.
- Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared to consider a short-term ceasefire if it facilitates the release of hostages, while stressing the importance of preventing a humanitarian disaster and maintaining the ability to conduct military operations.
- The statement reflects Israel's attempt to balance military aims against Hamas with increasing diplomatic isolation and EU review of agreements due to the dire situation in Gaza.
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United Nations Receives Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, Netanyahu Says He Is Ready for a Temporary Ceasefire
The United Nations announced on the night of Wednesday to Thursday that it had received the equivalent of 90 humanitarian aid trucks distributed in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his readiness to accept a temporary ceasefire in the Palestinian territory to release hostages. ...
Netanyahu says Israel open to ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza amid global pressure, humanitarian crisis
JERUSALEM, May 22 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday he was open to a “temporary ceasefire” in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel’s renewed offensive and aid blockade in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. “If there is an option for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages, we’ll be ready,” Netanyahu said, noting that at least 20 hostages held by Hamas and its allies were still believed to be alive. But he r…
Netanyahu says ready for Gaza ’temporary ceasefire’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was open to a "temporary ceasefire" in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and aid blockade in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. "If there is an option for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages, we'll be ready," Netanyahu said, noting that at least 20 hostages held by Hamas and its allies were still believed to be alive. But he reaffirmed that the I…
Gaza Strip: UN Receives Humanitarian Aid, a First Since March
The United Nations announced on the night of Wednesday to Thursday that it had received and began to distribute humanitarian aid to Gaza, after more than two and a half months of total blockade, at a time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was ready to accept a temporary ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave to free hostages.
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