US presents new ceasefire proposal for Gaza Strip
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The United States has presented a ceasefire proposal to Israel and Hamas that addresses the differences between the warring parties, according to The Times of Israel.
The statement was released following a meeting of the negotiating parties in Doha as part of the latest round of ceasefire talks. Next week, senior officials from the mediating countries will meet again to work on a final version of the agreement.
According to the mediators, the document is a "bridging proposal" as differences remain, though the parties have managed to find some new "areas of agreement".
“Over the last 48 hours in Doha, senior officials from our governments have engaged in intensive talks as mediators aiming to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire and release of hostages and detainees. These talks were serious and constructive and were conducted in a positive atmosphere,” the statement reads.
The proposal is in line with the principles outlined by Joe Biden in late May 2024 and the Security Council Resolution.
“Working teams will continue technical work over the coming days on the details of implementation, including arrangements to implement the agreement’s extensive humanitarian provisions, as well as specifics relating to hostages and detainees. Senior officials from our governments will reconvene in Cairo before the end of next week with the aim to conclude the deal under the terms put forward today," the statement said.
The situation in the Middle East
After the assassination of key leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah, tensions in the Middle East have increased. However, before these events, Hamas initially supported the US proposal for a phased ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. In response, the Islamist movement abandoned the demand for a complete cessation of the war by Israel.
It is known that the United States is actively working to reduce the conflict, calling on Turkey and other Iranian allies to influence the situation.
