Reported 11 months ago
After the US proposed a 3-phase ceasefire agreement for Gaza, the Biden administration, Egypt, and Qatar continue to pressure both Israel and Hamas. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that Hamas has not yet responded, indicating ongoing mediation efforts. Hamas released a memorandum to its units criticizing the ceasefire proposal, stating they will not hand over weapons or accept a similar plan. The White House Middle East advisor has arrived in Egypt for ceasefire coordination, while the CIA director is in Qatar for negotiations. The US is urging Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey to jointly press Hamas, including freezing Hamas leaders' financial accounts and restricting their movements. Additionally, Israel confirmed that Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit Washington on July 24th to address the US Congress. The Gaza conflict has resulted in severe casualties and a humanitarian crisis, prompting German citizens to demonstrate for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine.
Source: YAHOO