A senior American official indicated next week: Israel will change its tactics

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Senior US officials who spoke to CNN International announced that they expect Israel to change its tactics next week.

The war between Israel and Hamas entered its twenty-ninth day today. US President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel since the first day of the war, said that there must be a humanitarian break in the war, although he did not use the word “ceasefire” in his last statement.

Despite Biden’s call, Israel increased its attacks against civilians in Gaza.

US officials: Stop camera is inappropriate

Given the scale and nature of Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7, senior US officials told CNN International: “Call for a ceasefire” They stated that this would not be appropriate and stressed that the Israeli army must act in accordance with international law.

There is a new phase coming: air attacks will decrease

The unnamed official claimed that Israel would reduce its air strikes in the coming days, and said that a “new phase” would begin in which the Tel Aviv administration would focus on a more tactical ground operation.

Israel is expected to focus on the Hamas tunnels, also known as the “Gaza Metro,” in its ground operations.

The tunnels, which Hamas has worked to build for years, and which extend like a maze under Gaza, are believed to be 30 meters deep. It is very difficult to understand the size of the network, and the only thing that is known is that the tunnels are located under the Gaza Strip, and are 41 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide.

Construction of the tunnel network, which is larger than the London Underground, began before 2005 and accelerated after Hamas took control of the area.

Intensive efforts to recover the hostages continue

The official also agreed to ensure the safe release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. “The intensive process continues.” He said, however, that all hostages, who numbered more than 240, had been released. ‘difficult’ He admitted it was.

Blinken continues to hold stop-work meetings

The British newspaper The Guardian wrote that the ceasefire talks conducted by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken are continuing, although Netanyahu said that the ceasefire will only take place if the hostages are released.

He announced that the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Qatar, and Palestine will meet today in the Jordanian capital, Amman, and then meet with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in his statement today: “The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Qatar and Palestine are meeting in Amman today. We express our solidarity with Egypt.” “The US Secretary of State’s support for a unified Arab position does not accept any hesitation or uncertainty.” “Immediately stopping Israeli attacks, prioritizing the introduction of aid, saying no to displacement, ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state are the solutions.” ,” He said.