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- August 17, 2024
- 2:53 pm
- World News
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is likely to delay his response to Israel over the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran to make it easier for mediators to work on a ceasefire in Gaza.
According to The New York Times, the first day of ceasefire talks in Qatar was followed by a call from the Qatari prime minister to Iran's foreign minister asking for a de-escalation. The call prompted the Lebanese group Hezbollah to temporarily shelve plans to attack Israel.
A proposal for a “transitional period” for Israel and Hamas has been presented, according to a joint statement by Egypt, Qatar and the United States. New talks are planned in Cairo before the end of next week to reach an agreement on the terms proposed on August 16. The assassination of a Hamas leader in Iran on July 31 has brought tensions in the Middle East to a head.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in his Tehran compound, after which Hamas blamed Israel for his murder. Ismail Haniyeh was a prominent Palestinian politician and leader who held a number of senior positions in Palestine. His assassination sparked tensions between Iran and Israel, with Hamas vowing to avenge the death of its leader.
On August 8, the US Army sent fighter jets to the Middle East to protect Israel and prevent possible escalation by Iran. Iran, in turn, has stepped up preparations for a possible attack on Israel. This has created a tense situation in the region and requires active efforts to achieve a ceasefire and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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