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- August 15, 2024
- 5:38 pm
- Middle East
On August 15, 2024, negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip began in the capital of Qatar, as reported by Reuters.
The talks were held to end fighting in the Gaza Strip and free hostages, given threats from Iran following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. The importance of a ceasefire in Gaza is linked to the risk of a full-scale regional war, which Washington hopes to avoid.
The talks began without Hamas, but mediators plan to consult with the group after the meeting in Qatar. The Israeli delegation includes several key officials, including the head of intelligence, the head of security and the military's head of hostage issues.
The CIA director and the US ambassador to the Middle East are representing Washington at the talks convened by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The importance of the agreement was underscored by a source in the Israeli delegation, who said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had given significant powers to resolve the differences.
According to a statement from Hamas, the group has made demands for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. In addition, threats from Iran have reflected the importance of the talks, given the possible intervention of the Hezbollah movement. The United States, in turn, has taken measures to strengthen Israel's defenses in the event of an escalation.
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