US President Joe Biden does not expect an agreement on Monday on a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza war. “Probably not Monday, but I’m confident,” Biden said in Washington on Thursday when a reporter asked him about such a deal. Shortly before his departure for the US southern border, Biden remained optimistic.
The 81-year-old had raised hopes early this week, saying: “I hope we will have a ceasefire next Monday.” Biden also briefly commented on reports of an incident involving an aid convoy in the Gaza Strip. Thursday morning with dozens of deaths. When asked about the impact of the incident on a possible ceasefire, he made it clear that it would make negotiations more difficult. However, he was not aware of specific details about the incident.
The Islamic fasting month of Ramadan starts around March 10. It is uncertain whether international mediators will be able to reach an agreement on a new hostage exchange by then. Cautiously optimistic signals have recently come from the US and Qatar, which together with Egypt facilitate indirect negotiations between Israel and the Islamist Hamas.
Source: Krone
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