Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday mentioned mediation efforts for a cease-fire within the Gaza Strip and regional developments.
The name, initiated by Biden and following the conclusion of cease-fire talks earlier within the day, was introduced in an announcement from the Qatari Emiri Diwan.
The assertion mentioned the leaders “reviewed recent updates in the strategic relationship between Qatar and the U.S. and explored ways to enhance it.”
They additionally mentioned the newest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, in addition to joint mediation efforts to finish the months-long Israeli conflict on the besieged enclave.
Additionally, they lined regional and worldwide developments of mutual curiosity.
Separately, the U.S. introduced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due in Israel on Saturday to proceed effort to succeed in a cease-fire deal.
Earlier on Friday, mediators within the Gaza cease-fire talks introduced that the U.S. had proposed a brand new plan to bridge the gaps between Israel and Hamas.
A joint assertion from Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. on the finish of the second and remaining day of talks in Doha described the discussions as “serious and constructive” and mentioned they had been held in a “positive atmosphere.”
The assertion mentioned: “The United States, with support from Egypt and Qatar, presented to both parties (Israel and Hamas) a bridging proposal that bridges remaining gaps in the manner that allows for a swift implementation of the deal.”
The assertion didn’t present particulars of the brand new proposal however mentioned that it’s “consistent with the principles laid out by President Biden on May 31, 2024 and (UN) Security Council Resolution No. 2735.”
The assertion mentioned technical groups from Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. will “work over the coming days on the details of implementation, including arrangements to implement the agreement’s extensive humanitarian provisions, as well as specifics relating to hostages and detainees.”
DUE TO RECONVENE IN CAIRO NEXT WEEK
It additionally talked about that senior officers from the three nations will “reconvene in Cairo before the end of next week with the aim to conclude the deal under the terms put forward today.”
Last week, the leaders of the three nations had mentioned: “There is no further time to waste nor excuses from any party for further delay. It is time to release the hostages and detainees, begin the ceasefire, and implement this agreement.”
Hamas has refused to take part within the newest talks, demanding that Tel Aviv follow the agreements made in July, primarily based on a proposal backed by Biden in May, which was initially accepted by Hamas, in accordance with Israeli media.
Israel, flouting a UN Security Council decision demanding a direct cease-fire, has continued its brutal offensive on Gaza since an assault final October by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas.
Since then, an ongoing Israeli offensive in opposition to the Gaza Strip has killed almost 40,000 Palestinians.
Over 10 months into the Israeli conflict, huge tracts of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of meals, clear water, and drugs.
Israel stands accused of genocide on the International Court of Justice, which ordered it to right away halt its army operation within the southern metropolis of Rafah, the place greater than 1 million Palestinians had sought refuge from the conflict earlier than it was invaded on May 6.
Source: www.anews.com.tr