Blinken says Israel has accepted proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do the same

2024-08-19 4

In a pivotal meeting today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a new proposal aimed at bridging the gap in ongoing peace negotiations. Here’s a summary of the key points and the current state of negotiations.

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n a pivotal meeting today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a new proposal aimed at bridging the gap in ongoing peace negotiations. Here’s a summary of the key points and the current state of negotiations.

Support for the Bridging Proposal

Blinken announced that Prime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed Israel’s support for the latest bridging proposal. However, Blinken refrained from disclosing details about the proposal's specifics. The next crucial step is securing Hamas’s agreement. Even if Hamas agrees, the coming days will involve detailed discussions to finalize the implementation of the agreement.

Ongoing Negotiation Challenges

Blinken noted that complex issues remain, requiring tough decisions from all parties involved. While he did not specify whether the proposal addresses Israel’s demand for control over strategic corridors in Gaza—an issue that Hamas has strongly opposed—he acknowledged the need for further negotiations. Hamas has expressed growing frustration with U.S. mediation, accusing American negotiators of favoring Israeli demands.

Netanyahu’s Perspective and Hostage Release Efforts

Prime Minister Netanyahu characterized his meeting with Blinken as “good and important,” appreciating the U.S. understanding of Israel’s security needs and efforts to facilitate hostage releases. Netanyahu emphasized that efforts are being made to secure the release of as many hostages as possible in the initial phase of a potential cease-fire agreement.

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