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- August 17, 2024
- 5:06 pm
- Middle East
US President Joe Biden expressed optimism about a deal on a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. He said mediators had made significant progress in two days in Doha. “Teams will remain in place to continue technical work, and senior officials will reconvene in Cairo later this week,” he wrote on social media. In a tweet, he also noted significant progress and plans for the future.
However, Hamas leaders do not share Biden’s optimism. One of them called the president’s statements “an illusion” and accused Israel of obstructing the peace agreement. He noted that the negotiations are more reminiscent of a dictate from the US than real dialogue. Hamas representatives have announced a boycott of the talks and a cessation of hostilities as a prerequisite for a possible deal.
The talks between the parties ended, but promises of continued contacts between the working groups gave hope for reaching an agreement. At the moment, there are still unresolved issues “on the horizon”, but Joe Biden confirmed his optimism and intention to continue efforts to achieve peace.
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