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It was consensus of all of the participants over the past 48 hours that there's really a new spirit here to drive it to a conclusion,
the official told reporters on the condition of anonymity The Israeli team that was here was empowered...We made a lot of progress in the number of issues that we've been working on,
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel on August 17 to continue intensive diplomatic efforts to conclude the agreement for a cease-fire and release of hostages and detainees through the bridging proposal presented today by the United States, with support from Egypt and Qatar,
the State Department said in a statement We’re much, much closer than we were three days ago,
U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday This proposal would achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages, ensure humanitarian assistance is distributed throughout Gaza, and create the conditions for broader regional stability."
What is striking and important to remember is that yesterday's killing in Jit is not an isolated attack, and it is the direct consequence of Israel's policy of settlement in the West Bank,
During the call, they reviewed ... the latest developments in the joint mediation efforts to end the war on the Strip, and stressed the need for calm and de-escalation in the region,
the Qatari statement said We are closer than we have ever been."
As international pressure mounted for a ceasefire after more than 10 months of war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, US President Joe Biden said Secretary Blinken will underscore the critical need for all parties in the region to avoid escalation or any other actions that could undermine the ability to finalize an agreement,
The advance warning to civilians is being issued in order to mitigate harm to the civilian population and to enable civilians to move away from the combat zone,
the military said in a statement We’re not there yet,
The US president, Joe Biden, said This is the key to the start of the solution in this region and the start of de-escalation,
This proposal builds on areas of agreement over the past week, and bridges remaining gaps in the manner that allows for a swift implementation of the deal,
said a White House statement signed by co-mediators Qatar and Egypt As we head now to 315 days of war, the time for a deal for those hostages to be returned, for aid to get in in the quantities that are necessary in Gaza and for the fighting to stop is now,
The path is now set for that outcome, saving lives, bringing relief to the people of Gaza, and de-escalation of regional tensions,
the three countries said on Friday Working teams will continue technical work over the coming days on the details of implementation, including arrangements to implement the agreements, extensive humanitarian provisions, as well as specifics relating to hostages and detainees,
the mediators’ joint statement said This is a dangerous moment for the Middle East. The risk of the situation spiralling out of control is rising,
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ahead of his visit to Israel with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne Egypt is exerting all possible efforts, as you know, to stop the escalation and to work to reach as much as possible an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip,
We confirm the importance of stopping the escalation and that the region does not slide to a comprehensive regional war,
Abdelaty told reporters after meeting with Lebanese Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah This decision seeks to target the Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority and all those who defend international law, the two-state solution and the Palestinians’ legitimate right to self-determination,