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- August 24, 2024
- 11:57 am
- World News
US President Joe Biden spoke by phone with the leaders of Qatar and Egypt on Friday, August 23, insisting on the importance of reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, while negotiators in Cairo tried to resolve problems that were preventing an agreement, Reuters reported.
The White House statement noted that Biden discussed diplomatic efforts with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
The Cairo talks were described by the White House as “constructive” and all sides were called on to come together to implement the proposed agreement. Among the issues that sparked the discussions was Israel's demand to maintain a military presence along the land corridor between Egypt and the Gaza Strip.
The talks in Cairo continued under the leadership of CIA Director Bill Burns and US Middle East envoy Brett McGurk. It is important that Hamas representatives participate in the talks, but Hamas was absent from the meeting on Thursday, August 22. According to John Kirby, it is necessary to focus on constructive discussions and continue the talks.
To prevent further escalation on Israel's northern border between Hezbollah and the IDF, Biden is seeking an agreement between Israel and Hamas. Analysts say it is possible that Tehran will follow through on its threats to attack Israel if both conflicts continue. (This was reported on August 23)
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