The President of the United States, Joe Bidensaid on Friday that an eventual agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is “closer than it has ever been.”
“I’d rather not jinx it, but we may have something,” he told reporters in the Oval Office, declining to elaborate further on the issue.
Over the past two days, the Israeli delegation met with mediators from USA, Egypt y Qatar in Dohawith the notable absence of emissaries from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamaswho decided not to attend.
Evidence against Biden’s optimism on Gaza
What was stated by Biden does not agree with the statements of Hamas following the conclusion of the round of negotiations.
The Islamist group expressed its discontent with what was discussed in Dohastating that what he has learned “does not include a commitment to what was agreed on July 2,” in reference to the original proposal put forward by Washingtonwhose implementation requires.
Israel y Hamaswith the mediation of Egypt, Qatar y EUhave been negotiating a ceasefire for months in exchange for the release of dozens of Israeli hostages without reaching an agreement that both parties accept.
On the other hand, the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austinheld a conversation with his Israeli counterpart on Friday, Yoav Gallantwith which he addressed possible attacks by Iran and/or of Hezbollahwhich both countries have been waiting for days to happen.
“I confirmed that the United States continues to monitor attack planning by Iran and its proxies, and is well positioned throughout the region to defend Israel and protect American personnel and facilities,” Austin said in a press release. EFE
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