Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:45pm on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday International
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed optimism that a Gaza ceasefire deal is closer than ever, stating that talks have made significant progress. However, a senior Hamas official contradicted this, claiming no real advances have been achieved. Biden has dispatched Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel to further negotiations, focusing on a six-week ceasefire and the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Despite Biden's confidence, the ongoing conflict in Gaza continues, with Israeli airstrikes killing fifteen people, including nine children, as skepticism remains high on both sides regarding the likelihood of a lasting agreement.
