Houthi declares attack on US warship; Hamas “unexpectedly” speaks out about possibility of permanent ceasefire

Israel-Hamas conflict

Hamas has unexpectedly spoken out about the possibility of a permanent ceasefire . Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said that the force is ready to accept a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip in accordance with the principles of President Biden's plan.

In a televised address to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, Haniyeh said Hamas and Palestinian factions were ready for a comprehensive agreement that would include a ceasefire, a withdrawal from Gaza, reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure and a comprehensive agreement on the exchange of hostages and detainees.

Mr. Haniyeh affirmed that Hamas had shown “great seriousness and flexibility” to reach an agreement to prevent bloodshed in the Gaza Strip.

According to the head of Hamas, the force's response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza is in line with the principles set out in President Biden's plan.

Houthis claim to have attacked a US warship . Houthi forces announced that they had launched missiles at a US destroyer and a cargo ship in the Red Sea, and used drones to attack another ship in the Arabian Sea.

" Missile and naval units launched two operations in the Red Sea, including a ballistic missile attack on a US destroyer ," Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced.

Houthi forces also launched a series of anti-ship missiles at the Captain Paris cargo ship in the Red Sea, and used drones to attack the Happy Condor cargo ship in the Arabian Sea, which the group said "violated the ban on docking" in Israel.

Israel warns of escalating tensions with Hezbollah . Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari warned that continued fighting between the force and Hezbollah could have "serious consequences for the region".

" Hezbollah is increasing the frequency of its attacks against Israel. Since the war with Hamas began, Hezbollah has launched more than 5,000 rockets and UAVs in the Lebanese border area. This escalation by the organization could have serious consequences for Lebanon and the region, " said Mr. Hagari.

The IDF spokesman stressed that the Israeli army will take all measures to protect civilians until security on the border with Lebanon is restored.

Israel conflicted over ceasefire . Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized the Israeli military over the tactical ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has criticized the Israeli military's announcement of a daily tactical ceasefire along a key route into the Gaza Strip, aimed at facilitating the delivery of humanitarian supplies.

" When the prime minister learned about the plan for a tactical ceasefire in the morning, he told the military that this was unacceptable ," an Israeli official revealed.

Local media reported that the military's decision had not yet been presented to the cabinet, and that it had upset some officials. The military later assured Prime Minister Netanyahu that the military operation in Rafah would continue.

" We are a country with an army, not a military regime ," Netanyahu said.

World news

Wildfires spread in California. A fierce wildfire in the northwest of Los Angeles (California, USA) has burned more than 4,800 hectares of land and forced more than 1,000 people to evacuate.

About 400 firefighters, 70 fire engines and two bulldozers were deployed to fight the Post Fire, but high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds hampered efforts. As of late June 16, firefighters had only contained 2% of the fire, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

The fire broke out on the afternoon of June 15 and moved southeast toward Pyramid Lake. It is now spreading south of Gorman, about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

About 1,200 people have been evacuated from the Hungry Valley amusement park, to ensure their safety. So far, two structures in this area have been destroyed by the "fire".

Israel warns of escalating tensions with Hezbollah. Photo: AP

Landslide in Ecuador leaves more than 40 dead and missing . Ecuadorian authorities said heavy rains caused a landslide in a tourist area in the south of the country, killing at least 6 people, injuring 6 others and leaving 30 missing.

The landslide occurred at the Banos de Agua Santa resort in the tourist town of Banos in Tungurahua province, near the foot of an active volcano. “ Due to heavy rains, a landslide of great magnitude occurred in the area, affecting people and machinery, ” the National Secretariat for Risk Management said in a statement.

Local authorities have ordered the closure of several coastal resorts, along with the main road leading into the area where the landslide occurred. Heavy rains have also caused damage in other parts of Ecuador, according to the presidential office. A total of 48 emergencies have been reported nationwide.

G7 pledges to promote Economic Corridors . The communique of the recent G7 Summit emphasized that the group is committed to promoting infrastructure initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

The communique stated that it would further promote specific G7 initiatives such as the Global Partnership for Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), flagship projects and complementary initiatives to develop transformative economic corridors for quality infrastructure and investment. The communique affirmed that the G7 will strengthen coordination and financing of economic corridors, international transport routes connecting Africa and Asia such as: Lobito Corridor, Luzon Corridor, International Trans-Caspian Transport Route and IMEC, the Great Green Wall Initiative and the Mattei Plan for Africa proposed by Italy.

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