More aid passing from Egypt to Gaza

By Nathan Morley

The Hamas leader has said his faction is ready to discuss with Israel any initiative that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza.

International media reports that Ismail Haniyeh said he was open to discussing any arrangement or initiative that could end the ongoing bombardment.

In a speech aired by Arabic news networks, Haniyeh - the head of the Hamas political bureau – said that without Hamas, any arrangement regarding the future of Gaza would not succeed. Haniyeh welcomed the UN’s resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Meanwhile, Israel says scores of Hamas fighters surrendered at a hospital in northern Gaza.

Humanitarian aid and fuel

Elsewhere, Egypt says it will increase the volume of fuel sent daily to the Gaza Strip from 129,000 to 189,000 liters. Since 21 October, 4,057 humanitarian aid trucks passed from Egypt to the enclave through the Rafah crossing.

This includes medical supplies, food, water, 2,678 tons of fuel, and 48 ambulances and tents.

Meanwhile, Israel's ambassador to Britain has rejected a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, saying the Palestinians ‘never wanted to have a state next to Israel.’