Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour stated that the White House holds the power to enforce an immediate ceasefire in Gaza within 24 hours, if it chooses to act.
In an interview, Mansour expressed deep skepticism toward Israel’s promises, saying, “Israel promises and lies, but does not deliver.” He emphasized that trust can only be built when Israel halts its airstrikes and allows hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza under the supervision of UNRWA to provide desperately needed relief across the Strip.
Mansour also revealed that Palestinian officials are working toward holding a ceasefire conference in Cairo, which would be followed by a framework for the reconstruction of Gaza. He called for greater international pressure and concrete measures against Israel to stop what he described as "barbaric attacks" on the Palestinian people.
Meanwhile, in a related development, Israeli media reported that Tel Aviv has received Hamas’s response to the latest ceasefire proposal and is currently reviewing it, according to Alqahera News. The content of the response and Israel's official position remain undisclosed.
The developments come amid continued international efforts to end the months-long conflict, which has resulted in significant humanitarian and civilian losses in Gaza.