US Presence at Gaza Ceasefire Talks Underlines Pressure to End the Conflict

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US Presence at Gaza, Ceasefire Talks Underlines Pressure, to End the Conflict.
'The Guardian' reports that the director of the CIA
will join teams from Israel and Hamas in Cairo for
negotiations to reach both a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
'The Guardian' reports that the director of the CIA
will join teams from Israel and Hamas in Cairo for
negotiations to reach both a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
The February 13 negotiations come
amid increasing international pressure
to advance a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
Israel's representation at the talks will include
intelligence leaders like David Barnea of Mossad
and Ronen Bar, the director of Shin Bet.
Egypt heads of intelligence will also be
present, including director Abbas Kamel. .
According to Egyptian officials, the meeting will
focus on reaching a final draft for a six-week
ceasefire deal that includes guarantees the talks
will progress toward a permanent ceasefire.
'The Guardian' reports that the CIA director's presence
at the talks underlines the U.S. push for an end to
hostilities and a release of hostages still held by Hamas.
'The Guardian' reports that the CIA director's presence
at the talks underlines the U.S. push for an end to
hostilities and a release of hostages still held by Hamas.
The key element
of the deals are
on the table, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Guardian'.
There are gaps that remain,
but I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders
to keep working to achieve the deal, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Guardian'.
News of the negotiations progressing come after Israel's
offensive in Rafah intensified with an overnight raid that
freed two hostages and killed at least 74 Palestinians. .
'The Guardian' reports that despite international
concern for displaced Palestinians in Rafah,
progress on a ceasefire has been hampered by
the disparate positions of Hamas and Israel. .
'The Guardian' reports that despite international
concern for displaced Palestinians in Rafah,
progress on a ceasefire has been hampered by
the disparate positions of Hamas and Israel.

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