- US, Egypt and Qatar call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks for a ceasefire and a hostage-release deal
- The three nations have reportedly reached a “framework agreement” with only the implementation details left to finalise
- Israel has agreed to send negotiators to the talks, scheduled for August 15 in Doha or Cairo
- Hamas is yet to respond
US, Egypt and Qatar call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have issued a joint statement urging Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations for a ceasefire and a hostage-release deal. The three nations have reportedly reached a “framework agreement” with only the implementation details left to finalise. Israel has agreed to send negotiators to the talks, scheduled for August 15 in Doha or Cairo, while Hamas has yet to respond.
This diplomatic push aims to prevent further regional tensions, particularly after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, an act Iran blames on Israel. The joint statement, signed by US President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, calls for swift action to finalise and implement the agreement.
Despite ongoing discussions, reaching a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement remains challenging. Israel continues its military actions in Gaza, and the recent election of Yahya Sinwar as Hamas’ new leader, a figure seen as more extreme, could complicate the negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel is on high alert, with its security cabinet meeting in a bunker amid fears of potential retaliation from Iran or its allies.
