ALBAWABA - British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is set to arrive in Israel today, where he is expected to discuss the concerning number of Palestinians killed in Gaza and push for a "sustainable ceasefire".
This is not David Cameron's first visit to the Middle East since October 7, Downing Street said Cameron was expected to raise "the importance of a two-state solution".
During his visit, Cameron will also be meeting with officials in the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, in addition to visiting Qatar and Turkey.
The Guardian reported that Cameron will continue to insist no permanent ceasefire can be agreed upon unless Hamas releases all the remaining hostages.
"No one wants to see this conflict go on a moment longer than necessary. An immediate pause is now necessary to get aid in and hostages out. The situation is desperate" Cameron stated.
Cameron's visit comes as Qatar attempts to mediate between Israel and Hamas on a two-month ceasefire that would see the release of all hostages and a large number of Palestinian political prisoners.
Some mediators believe that if such a humanitarian pause was agreed upon, neither side would likely want to return to war. Hamas has insisted that a permanent ceasefire include the release of almost all political prisoners as well as the withdrawal of Israel's forces from Gaza.
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
