Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 23 Aug 2024,Friday International
Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire are ongoing in Cairo, but Hamas representatives have not participated. Israel proposed a truce over the weekend, which Hamas is expected to consider. The White House described the talks as "constructive" despite reports of potential collapse. Discussions involve Israel, the US, Egypt, and Qatar, while the absence of Hamas is a point of contention. US officials, including CIA Director William Burns, are leading the talks, with concerns about Iran and Hezbollah potentially escalating the conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal.
