2024-07-12 21:22:27
Israel remains committed to US President Joe Biden’s proposal to cease fire in the Gaza Strip and release hostages held there. This was confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a meeting with White House National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, Day.Az reports with reference to TASS.
Netanyahu received McGurk at his office in Jerusalem, the Israeli prime minister’s office said. “During the meeting, they discussed regional issues. In addition, regarding the negotiations [по Газе] The prime minister stressed his commitment to the deal as long as the red lines set by Israel are respected,” the statement said.
On May 31, US President Joe Biden announced the terms of a new draft agreement on a peace settlement in Gaza, which consists of three stages. The first is designed for six weeks and implies a complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from populated areas, the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. During this period, the parties must begin negotiations, and the ceasefire will remain in effect until mutual understanding is reached. The second phase involves the release of all hostages, including military personnel, the third stage is the restoration of the Gaza Strip and the transfer of the remains of the dead Israelis to their relatives.
Israeli authorities have previously repeatedly stated that they support Biden’s proposal and claimed that only Hamas representatives are creating obstacles to the deal.
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