The press conference included a video call with Walid Abu Ali, the Palestinian Ambassador designate to Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives and Brunei, who explained the current situation.
The ambassador explained that currently there were two main groups in the Palestinian territories: the West Bank group and the Hamas group in Gaza. Both groups are relatively independent. Despite Israeli attacks in the Hamas-controlled areas, both groups maintain their independence. The conflict continues unabated, and there was no sign of stopping the attacks. Therefore, it would be challenging to confirm the identities of civilians who have gone missing, he said.
Assistance can only occur after there are negotiations for a ceasefire which could pave the way for other processes, including assisting civilians, he added.
He clarified that this conflict was only between Hamas and Israel and did not…
