American President, Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, have called for renewed negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The leaders revealed this information in a joint statement issued on Thursday, outlining their commitment to facilitating a renewed dialogue between Israel and Hamas.
The statement emphasized their unified effort to address the remaining issues in the ceasefire agreement and urged both parties to participate in the upcoming negotiations to ensure a swift and effective resolution.
The statement also urged both parties to engage in urgent discussions on August 15 in either Doha or Cairo, aiming to address all outstanding issues and implement the agreement without further delay.
The announcement, released by the White House, builds on principles established by President Biden on May 31, 2024, and supported by UN Security Council Resolution 2735.
The mediators—representing the US, Qatar, and Egypt—are prepared to present a “final bridging proposal” to resolve remaining implementation issues, aiming to meet the expectations of all parties involved.
The leaders emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “There is no further time to waste nor excuses from any party for further delay. It is time to release the hostages, begin the ceasefire, and implement this agreement.”
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that Israel will send a delegation to the proposed talks on August 15.
While the exact location remains undecided between Cairo and Doha, the delegation will attend to finalize the details of the framework agreement.
In a separate development, Israeli airstrikes hit two schools in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera.
