Biden is trying to convince Netanyahu of the need for an “immediate” ceasefire in Gaza

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Earlier, the US National Security Advisor assured that the ceasefire is “very, very close” and that it could come even before January 20, when Trump comes to power. A Hamas spokesman said a preliminary agreement had been reached.

The American President, Joe Bidenhad a telephone conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister this Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahuwhom he has tried to convince of the need to reach an agreement that includes an “immediate ceasefire” for the Gaza Strip.

“He has emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages, with an increase in humanitarian assistance, facilitated by a cessation of fighting in accordance with the agreement,” the White House said in a statement declaration.

Washington explains that Biden and Netanyahu discussed the negotiations taking place in Doha on the basis of the May 27, 2024 proposal and recalls that “it was unanimously supported by the UN Security Council.”

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said there are talks about a ceasefire in Gaza They are “very, very close” culminate successfully and even sees it possible to cease hostilities for after US President-elect Donald Trump formally came to power January 20.

Last Saturday a senior official from Hamason condition of anonymity, the Qatari newspaper said Al Araby al Yadid that the mediators had achieved a provisional agreement waiting for the Prime Minister of Israel to give his approval to the original text and to send the head of Israel’s foreign intelligence services, David Barnea, to Doha (Qatar), to finalize the final text with amendments included, as it was finally happened.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army has bombed suspected targets of the Shia Hezbollah party militia. despite the agreed ceasefire between the parties in November 2024 in the Lebanonand stipulating that both the Islamist group and Israeli forces must leave southern Lebanon in favor of the country’s regular army.

Source: EITB

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