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'Israel delaying ceasefire talks'

The Hamas resistance movement says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "procrastinating" on negotiations for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Hamas spokesman, Abdul Latif al-Qanou, said the movement is ready to engage in negotiations for the second phase of the deal, but the talks have not practically begun due to delays from the Israeli side. He added that Hamas is prepared for all options to complete the agreement and implement all its stages in a way that meets its demands. Al-Qanou noted that Hamas is waiting for Israel to fulfill the provisions of the humanitarian protocol of the truce agreement. He emphasized that the movement remains committed to the agreement as long as Israel fulfills its obligations. He said Israel demands the disarmament of Gaza's resistance groups, while using internationally prohibited weapons against Palestinians. Al-Qanou called for the formation of international committees to investigate Israel’s use of prohibited weapons.

Health crisis in Gaza

Gaza’s Health Ministry has raised the alarm over a severe oxygen shortage in the territory's hospitals due to the destruction of oxygen-generating stations by Israel. The ministry said Gaza hospitals are facing extremely difficult humanitarian conditions as a result of the systematic destruction of the health sector by Israel. It warned that oxygen shortage has serious consequences, as it is of the utmost importance in saving the lives of patients and the injured. The ministry called for urgent intervention by international bodies and UN organs to pressure Israel to allow access to oxygen generators in Gaza. The new revelation came as Israeli forces continued to breach the ceasefire agreement. A Palestinian man was fatally shot by the regime’s forces while he was inspecting his home in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood. The death toll from the regime's genocide now stands at over 48,300, with nearly 111,700 others injured.

Iran nuclear program

Iran has warned the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency to avoid making politicized remarks on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran was reacting to remarks made by Rafael Grossi in a recent interview. Grossi questioned Iran’s cooperation with the agency, and demanded proof that the country's nuclear program is peaceful. Iran's nuclear organization said such comments undermine the IAEA's impartiality and credibility. It added at a time that the US and some Western states are trying to use the IAEA to mount pressure on Iran, such politicized and unprofessional remarks provide them with an excuse to pursue their illegitimate interests. The statement reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is entirely peaceful, as evidenced by numerous inspections carried out by the agency. The Iranian nuclear organization also advised Grossi to avoid the repetition of such politicized remarks that are incompatible with his status as the high-ranking official of an international organization.

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