In the wake of intense discussions in Washington aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned home empty-handed on Friday. Despite multiple meetings with American officials, including President Trump, crucial issues related to the truce remain unresolved, casting uncertainty over the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu Fails to Secure Gaza Truce After U.S. Talks
Netanyahu Fails to Secure Gaza Truce After U.S. Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent negotiations in Washington concluded without achieving a cease-fire agreement with Hamas, highlighting persistent challenges.
Netanyahu had proposed a potential two-month cease-fire contingent on Hamas releasing half of the approximately 50 hostages in their custody, dead or alive. However, key sticking points lingered, including the duration of the truce, the extent of Israeli military withdrawal, and the distribution of humanitarian aid during the ceasefire.
The Israeli Prime Minister reiterated that any long-term peace negotiations would require Hamas to disarm and relinquish its military capabilities, stating “Hamas lays down its arms, Gaza is demilitarized.” This stance was immediately rejected by Hamas representatives, who claimed that disarmament was non-negotiable. "It will never be part of the negotiations," declared Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official, complicating the prospects for future dialogue.
As mediators, including the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, continue to seek common ground, the fate of the ongoing conflict hangs precariously in the balance.
The Israeli Prime Minister reiterated that any long-term peace negotiations would require Hamas to disarm and relinquish its military capabilities, stating “Hamas lays down its arms, Gaza is demilitarized.” This stance was immediately rejected by Hamas representatives, who claimed that disarmament was non-negotiable. "It will never be part of the negotiations," declared Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official, complicating the prospects for future dialogue.
As mediators, including the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, continue to seek common ground, the fate of the ongoing conflict hangs precariously in the balance.
