US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the plan, which would result in a truce and the release of Israeli hostages, following a meeting with Israel’s prime minister.
The US lawmaker omitted to mention other long-standing problems plaguing the negotiations, such as Israel’s demands for control over two key routes inside Gaza, which Hamas has already declared to be impossible.
Without providing details, Mr. Blinken stated that there were still “complex issues” that needed “hard decisions by the leaders.”
There is a genuine sense of urgency in this area to complete this as soon as possible, and it is shared by the entire region. The United States is steadfastly dedicated to completing this task,” Mr. Blinken declared.
“The proposal is the most effective way to ensure that the conflict doesn’t escalate, that we can actually defuse some of the pressure points that we see throughout the region, and that we can open up opportunities for trying to build a more enduring peace and security for everyone throughout the Middle East. It’s also the best way to get the hostages back and alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.”
