According to the statement, the three countries have concluded a “framework agreement” and “only the details of implementation are pending resolution.” Israel has said it will attend the proposed talks scheduled for August 15 in Doha or Cairo. Hamas has yet to respond.
The renewed diplomatic efforts are seen as an attempt to stop regional tensions from escalating after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh last week. Iran, which blamed Israel, has promised revenge — though Israel has not directly commented on what happened.
In a joint statement, the three countries called on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations on August 15.
In order to bridge the remaining gaps and start implementing the agreement without further delay.
They wrote.
“As mediators, if necessary, we stand ready to put forward a final approximate proposal that resolves the remaining implementation issues in a manner consistent with the expectations of all parties,” said the statement signed by US President Joe Biden and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar.
Despite several rounds of negotiations, an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of the hostages has not yet been reached. Hamas is urging a ceasefire, but according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the conflict can only end if Hamas is defeated, he writes. BBC.
