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2025-10-21 17:54:50
Over a week has passed since Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) reached a ceasefire in Gaza, but the conflict in the Strip remains lingering. On the 20th, the US special envoy for the Middle East and President Trump's son-in-law met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Vice President Cyril Vance is also scheduled to visit Israel. Media analysis suggests that the US is attempting to promote the continued implementation of the ceasefire agreement through these visits. A spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on the 20th that Netanyahu met with visiting US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Witkoff, and US President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to discuss the latest developments in the region. Later that day, in a speech to parliament, Netanyahu announced that Vice President Cyril Vance would arrive in Israel on the 21st, where they would discuss security challenges and diplomatic opportunities facing Israel. The influx of US officials comes at a time when the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas faces a test. On the 19th, the Israeli military launched airstrikes and artillery shelling in the Rafah area of southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that Netanyahu ordered "strong action." Hamas denies launching the attack, accusing Israel of fabricating excuses in an attempt to restart the war. Qatari Emir Tamim condemned Israel's "continuous violations of the ceasefire agreement" on the 21st. According to Gaza's health department, the Israeli army's attack on the 19th killed at least 45 Palestinians, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire came into effect on October 10 to 80. Trump warned on the 20th that if Hamas violates the ceasefire, it will be "eliminated," but he will still give the situation in Gaza "a little chance." Also on the 20th, a delegation led by Hamas's chief negotiator, Khalil Haya, was in Cairo, Egypt, holding consultations with Qatar, Egypt, and other mediators on issues such as the continuation of the ceasefire and intra-Palestinian dialogue. (CCTV News)
