US President Joe Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation in the Middle East. transmits TASS. The sides discussed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, where the Jewish state has been conducting military operations for almost a year, the White House reported.
“Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a ceasefire and the release of hostages, as well as diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the region,” the report said.
Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, taking hostages of civilians and soldiers. In response, Tel Aviv launched a military operation in the Gaza Strip. The subsequent destruction of the Palestinian enclave, coupled with the increasing number of internally displaced people, has drawn condemnation from the international community, especially Islamic countries. Israel will also not stop its actions advocating the complete destruction of Hamas.
The situation in the Middle East has worsened after the attack in central Tehran on Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Politburo of the Palestinian Hamas movement. Iran blamed Israel for the incident and promised a swift and harsh response. Tel Aviv warned that Tehran would pay a high price if the Jewish state was attacked. There is a view in the global media that Iran could take action against Israel in the very near future.
At the same time, the ongoing negotiations aimed at ending hostilities are being mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. Israeli representatives are also participating. The negotiations are being held without Hamas, which considers the efforts ineffective.
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Source: Gazeta
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