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We’re much, much closer than we were three days ago.”
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, while speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday morning, said This is the key to the start of the solution in this region and the start of de-escalation,
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said during his visit to Beirut, amid rising tension along the Lebanon-Israel border Should Hamas say no, think about what they’re doing to the people of Gaza.”
I know there’s a lot of public statements from Hamas right now. I wouldn’t take anything too seriously.”
The official dismissed statements by Hamas disapproving of how the talks have gone, saying Over the last 48 hours, senior officials from our three governments have engaged in Doha in intensive talks as mediators aiming to finalize the agreement for a ceasefire and release of hostages and detainees. The talks were earnest and constructive and were held in a positive atmosphere,
There are elements of the deal that are uncomfortable, just like any deal like this. It is far from perfect, but we think what we have down here now very much reflects the principles that the President laid out, that the UN Security Council fully endorsed. And now, with the additional clarification and some gaps that have been closed, we think the package is basically there, and so we'll be working on it throughout the week,
The consequences could be quite cataclysmic, particularly for Iran."
It's unclear what Iran's response could look like, but the official warned I don't want to jinx anything,
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,
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."
We are closer than we've ever been"
President Joe Biden expressed his optimism for the ceasefire talks on Friday, telling reporters 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,
This is vital work. The remaining obstacles can be overcome, and we must bring this process to a close,
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 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 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,
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,