Biden: Gaza Ceasefire Closer Than Ever
- August 16, 2024
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US President Joe Biden assured this Friday that possible agreement between Israel and Hamas as ceasefire in Gaza ‘closer than ever’ “I’d rather not destroy it, but we
US President Joe Biden assured this Friday that possible agreement between Israel and Hamas as ceasefire in Gaza ‘closer than ever’
“I’d rather not destroy it, but we might have something“He told reporters about this in the Oval Office.
Over the past two days, an Israeli delegation has met with mediators from the United States, Egypt and Qatar in Doha, with the notable absence of emissaries from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, who chose not to attend.
What Biden said is inconsistent with Hamas’ statements since the end of the round of talks.
The Islamist group showed its dissatisfaction with what was discussed in Doha, insisting that what it had learned “does not include a commitment to what was agreed on July 2,” referring to the initial proposal put forward by Washington that it is demanding be implemented.
Israel and Hamas, brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, have been negotiating a ceasefire in exchange for the release of dozens of Israeli hostages for months, but have failed to reach an agreement that is acceptable to both sides.
On the other hand, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin held a conversation this Friday with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, with whom he discussed possible attacks by Iran and/or Hezbollah, which both countries have been hoping for several days to happen.
“I reaffirmed that the United States continues to monitor attack planning by Iran and its proxies and is well positioned throughout the region to protect Israel and American personnel and facilities,” Austin said in a statement.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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