Israel refuses ceasefire, Hezbollah leader defends attacks on US troops.
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu Resists Pressure for Cease-Fire in Israel-Hamas War
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
1:11 PM – Friday, November 3, 2023
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has stood firm against mounting pressure from the United States to agree to a “humanitarian pause” in the Israel-Hamas war. He emphasizes that any temporary cease-fire will only be considered after the release of approximately 240 hostages.
Concerns have escalated over the increasing number of Palestinian casualties and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to weeks of Israeli airstrikes and a broader ground assault. Hospitals have shut down, and supplies are running critically low.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed American support for Israel’s actions against Hamas but also echoed President Joe Biden’s call for a temporary halt in the fighting to address the dire humanitarian situation.
According to a statement from the U.N., approximately 1.5 million people in Gaza, which accounts for 70 percent of the population, have been displaced.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization with significant political influence and control over Lebanon’s most powerful armed force, has praised Hamas for its violent actions.
In the past, Hezbollah’s armed wing has carried out deadly attacks on Israeli and U.S. forces in Lebanon. In 2000, Israel withdrew from Lebanon, and Hezbollah claimed responsibility for their withdrawal.
During a televised speech discussing the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah declared that the terrorist group intends to continue launching attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.
“Resistance movements have attacked and will continue to attack American forces in Iraq and Syria,” vowed the leader of the terrorist group.
Nasrallah also questioned the reasons behind the U.S. Navy’s presence and President Biden’s visit to Israel following the October 7th attack, suggesting that Israel relies on American and Western support.
“Israel has revealed itself to be a weak state, as fragile as a spider web, and it needs American and Western support. Otherwise, why would the U.S. Navy send an aircraft carrier shortly after the Oct. 7th attack? Why else would Biden visit Israel, alongside numerous American government secretaries, the military top brass, and European leaders?”
In his speech, Nasrallah praised Hamas for its violent attacks and referred to Israel as “the occupiers.” He claimed that the October 7th terrorist attacks were solely carried out by Palestinians and made a similar assertion about Iran, stating that these attacks were done without the knowledge of the Iranian government.
Nasrallah mentioned that he and other Hezbollah leaders may take additional measures based on Israel’s response in Gaza.
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5. Shifts in global cooperation: The past decade has seen a shift in global cooperation on social and economic issues. International organizations, such as the United Nations, have played an increasingly important role in facilitating coordination and collaboration among governments. This has led to the adoption of global frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, to address social and economic challenges at a global level.
Overall, the role of government in addressing social and economic issues has expanded and become more dynamic in the past decade. Governments are increasingly expected to play an active role in promoting social welfare, addressing environmental concerns, and adapting to technological advancements while also balancing fiscal constraints and promoting economic growth.
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