Joe Biden to launch Gaza truce talks drive right away, says Jake Sullivan
Published On : 2024-11-27T20:27:19+0530 [ IST ] |
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In the wake of Hezbollah agreeing to a truce in Lebanon US President Joe Biden will launch a renewed drive Wednesday for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
The truce that began before dawn Wednesday in the south Lebanon war means Iran-backed Hezbollah is no longer fighting in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. That will increase pressure on the militant Palestinian group to agree to a ceasefire and host
Sullivan said Biden spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu right before the US- and French-brokered truce with Hezbollah was announced Tuesday and they agreed to try again for a Gaza agreement that has eluded negotiators for months
"President Biden intends to begin this work today by having his envoys engage with Turkey, Qatar, Egypt and other actors in the region," Sullivan said.
We believe that this is the beginning of an opportunity for a more stable Middle East in which Israel's security is assured and US interests are secured.
Hamas the Palestinian military wing has also expressed willingness to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
"We have informed mediators in Egypt Qatar and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners," the official said.
Hamas said the enemy's acceptance of the agreement with Lebanon without achieving its preconditions marks a significant milestone in shattering (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu's illusions of reshaping
The war involved widespread airstrikes across Lebanon and the deployment of Israeli troops over the border to fight Hezbollah militants. It began after Hezbollah launched cross-border attacks in support of Hamas following Hamas'
The deal does not cover the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip where Israel continues its military operations against Hamas following the group’s October 2023 cross-border attack. Get all the latest news news, City News City News India News, Business News Business News and Sports News.
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In the wake of Hezbollah agreeing to a truce in Lebanon US President Joe Biden will launch a renewed drive Wednesday for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
The truce that began before dawn
