The ongoing round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations taking place in Doha, Qatar, has entered a "critical moment", said a report by a Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement (PIJ) backed TV channel on Sunday.
The report cited a Hamas senior official saying the ceasefire talks are currently in a difficult phase, with the upcoming hours of talks being crucial. The Hamas source claimed mediators are working hard to advance the negotiations, but Israel's "intransigence" could lead to the collapse of the talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Sunday that it was Hamas that rejected the ceasefire agreement, noting that it seeks to remain in Gaza in order to rearm and launch further attacks on Israel, a situation he cannot accept.
Netanyahu stressed that Israel must remain focused on the goal of rescuing hostages while completely dismantling Hamas to ensure that the Gaza Strip no longer poses a threat to Israel.
Hamas has not responded to these statements.
Gaza ceasefire talks entering critical stage: media
Gaza ceasefire talks entering critical stage: media
Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.
"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.
"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.
Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela
