US President Joe Biden stated a cease-fire deal within the Gaza Strip could be “possible” earlier than the top of his presidency.
“Yes. It’s still possible,” Biden stated in feedback broadcast Sunday, when requested if he believes a cease-fire may very well be secured with 5 months left to his time period.
Biden sat on Wednesday for his first interview with CBS since saying his choice to drag out of the presidential race late final month in opposition to Republican candidate and former US President Donald Trump over considerations about the way forward for US democracy.
“The plan I put collectively, endorsed by the G7, endorsed by the UN Security Council, and so forth., continues to be viable.
“And I’m working literally every single day — and my whole team — to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war. But it easily can,” Biden stated within the interview.
Biden stated on May 31 that Israel introduced a three-phase deal that may finish hostilities in Gaza and safe the discharge of hostages within the besieged enclave. The plan features a cease-fire, a hostage-prisoner alternate and the reconstruction of Gaza.
For months, Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been main oblique negotiations between Israel and Hamas, however no settlement has been reached as Tel Aviv has refused to fulfill the Palestinian group’s calls for to finish the struggle, withdraw troops from Gaza, and permit displaced Palestinians to return to the north of the enclave.
Israel has continued a devastating army offensive within the Gaza Strip since an Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas assault regardless of a UN Security Council decision demanding an instantaneous cease-fire.
About 39,800 Palestinians have since been killed, largely girls and youngsters, and over 92,000 injured, in line with native well being authorities.
Source: www.anews.com.tr