Palestinian delegation: We are waiting on Israeli cabinet + Update
Palestinian delegation: We are waiting on Israeli cabinet
Delegation member says Palestinians accepted Egyptian proposal on permanent ceasefire.
Elior Levy Published: 08.18.14, 22:26 / Israel News
via Palestinian delegation: We are waiting on Israeli cabinet – Israel News, Ynetnews.
A permanent ceasefire, but not a peace treaty, who believe this ??
A member of the Palestinian delegation to Cairo confirmed Monday night that the Palestinians told Egypt they were prepared to sign the Egyptian agreement on a permanent ceasefire.
“As of now, we are waiting on the Israeli cabinet to announce that it approved the agreement,” said the delegation member. He claimed the second stage of the accord includes deliberations on the establishment of a seaport and airport.
Arab sources added that an announcement regarding the permanent truce would be made in Cairo by the end of the night. They claimed that six border crossings between Israeli and the Strip would be opened, as would the Rafah crossing into Egypt.
The sources said a comprehensive lifting of the blockade was included in the agreement, as well as the extension of the permitted fishing zone (up to 12 miles) and the release of Palestinian detainees from the West Bank.
“The two sides also agreed to postpone – for a month – discussions on a seaport and airport.”
Throughout Monday night, conflicting reports emerged from Cairo regarding the forthcoming agreement and its contents.
While Palestinian sources expressed optimism that the fighting would not resume at midnight, Israeli officials continued to emphasize that the IDF was prepared to resume its operations.
“We are prepared for every scenario. The IDF has made arrangements for a forceful response if the fighting resumes. In the Middle East you need a combination of force and resilience. The IDF has the necessary force, and the ‘eternal people’ have proved they are not afraid of a winding road,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier in the night.
He emphasized: “The combination of perseverance and fortitude will help us reach the aim of the operation – security and safety for all Israelis.”
Attila Somfalvi and Roi Kais contributed to this report.
UPDATE
Israeli official denies reports of ceasefire
Channel 2′s Udi Segal tweets that an Israeli official has denied reports of a ceasefire in Cairo.
He adds that, contrary to the Palestinian report, the Israeli cabinet will not meet tonight to discuss the Egyptian proposal.
Israeli official say till now there is no agreement in Cairo . The cabinet hasn’t convene yet and will not meet tonight
— udi segal (@usegal) August 18, 2014
An Egyptian official is expected to make a statement at 11 p.m.
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