Advertisement

July 25, 2014 / 3:15 PM

Israeli cabinet rejects Kerry's cease-fire plan

Hamas has not yet approved the proposal.

Israelis dance with Israeli flags near armored personnel carriers at a staging site in southern Israel, July 25, 2014. The Israeli security cabinet is meeting to discuss a ceasefire proposed by US Secretary of State John Kerry for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. UPI/Debbie Hill

1 of 7 | Israelis dance with Israeli flags near armored personnel carriers at a staging site in southern Israel, July 25, 2014. The Israeli security cabinet is meeting to discuss a ceasefire proposed by US Secretary of State John Kerry for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. UPI/Debbie Hill | License Photo

JERUSALEM, July 25 (UPI) -- The Israeli cabinet Friday rejected U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's peace plan in Gaza that called for a one-week humanitarian cease-fire.

The vote was unanimous, Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinetz told CNN, and the cabinet requested modifications to the plan Kerry is formulating in Cairo, Egypt, with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri.

Advertisement

Diplomatic sources said Israel is concerned with the presence of its ground troops in Gaza, and whether they must withdraw during the cease-fire.

Hamas, the militant organization ruling Gaza, has not agreed to the plan either, and the United States is working with Qatar and Turkey, Hamas-friendly nations, to persuade Hamas to approve Kerry's plan.

The proposed cease-fire is intended to bring humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, into Gaza, as well as deal with injured civilians and a population running out of food and water.

Read More

Former British army soldier charged with crossbow murder of BBC presenter's family

World News // 1 hour ago

Former British army soldier charged with crossbow murder of BBC presenter's family

Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A British man was due in court in London on Tuesday charged with three counts of murder and possession of offensive weapons in connection with the killings of the wife and two daughters of a BBC racing broadcaster.

North Korea's top diplomat heads to Russia as military cooperation grows

World News // 4 hours ago

North Korea's top diplomat heads to Russia as military cooperation grows

SEOUL, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son Hui departed for a trip to Russia, state media reported Tuesday, as the two regimes continue to strengthen ties amid growing international concern about their military cooperation.

U.S. sanctions Georgian nationals, government officials for human rights violations

World News // 13 hours ago

U.S. sanctions Georgian nationals, government officials for human rights violations

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- The United States on Monday placed sanctions on four individuals and citizens of eastern Europe's Georgia over accusations of human rights abuses and brutal crackdowns on peaceful protesters and political opponents.

Man convicted under Hong Kong national security law over protest T-shirt

World News // 22 hours ago

Man convicted under Hong Kong national security law over protest T-shirt

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A 27-year-old arrested for wearing a protest T-shirt became the first person convicted under Hong Kong's new security law that supports Beijing.

At least 15 dead in central Europe's historic flooding; thousands evacuated

World News // 17 hours ago

At least 15 dead in central Europe's historic flooding; thousands evacuated

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- More than a dozen people are dead after severe and historic flooding in parts of Europe over the weekend overtook several towns with some places now seeing water levels recede, but more rain is expected to arrive.

Analysis: Lebanon's ex-Central Bank chief behind bars; judiciary, authorities under scrutiny

World News // 18 hours ago

Analysis: Lebanon's ex-Central Bank chief behind bars; judiciary, authorities under scrutiny

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Riad Salameh, Lebanon's former Central Bank governor who stepped down last year, has become the first high-ranking official to be put behind bars on corruption and embezzlement charges since the 2019 financial crisis.

Germany restarts checks at all land borders, angering neighbors

World News // 19 hours ago

Germany restarts checks at all land borders, angering neighbors

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Germany reintroduced temporary checks at all of its land borders on Monday in a move that ruffled the feathers of its neighbors but found strong support among its domestic conservatives.

China releases U.S. pastor David Lin from prison after 18 years following Sullivan visit

World News // 21 hours ago

China releases U.S. pastor David Lin from prison after 18 years following Sullivan visit

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S.-Chinese pastor David Lin was released from Beijing on Sunday after 18 years in prison for reasons the American government said was unjustified.

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton quits, accuses von der Leyen of playing fast and loose

World News // 21 hours ago

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton quits, accuses von der Leyen of playing fast and loose

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- The European Union's top regulator of the bloc's 27-country internal market, France's Thierry Breton, quit Monday accusing European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen of "questionable governance."

Authorities evacatuate more than 400,000 as Typhoon Bebinca shuts down Shanghai

World News // 23 hours ago

Authorities evacatuate more than 400,000 as Typhoon Bebinca shuts down Shanghai

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Chinese authorities evacuated more than 400,000 people in Shanghai as the most powerful typhoon in 75 years bore down closing airports and disrupting rail and road travel.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement