Israel’s declaration that the war would not officially cease as long as Hamas holds power raises concerns about the timing and meaning of the truce offer, which the Palestinian party has tentatively accepted.
On Friday, Biden stated that Israel had put up a plan that calls for a six-week ceasefire, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of certain hostages while negotiations for “a permanent end to hostilities” are carried out through mediators.
For months, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have attempted to mediate a settlement to stop the conflict, but no agreement has been reached.
Additionally, the plan “creates a better ‘day after’ in Gaza without Hamas in power,” according to Biden. He didn’t go into detail on how it could be done. The Islamist organization supported by Iran has not indicated that it would voluntarily disband or step aside.
Any idea that Israel would consent to an ongoing truce before “the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities” was deemed “a non-starter” by the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday.
Israel has stated that it would resume the campaign to destroy the Hamas threat, but it has only been ready to pause the war in exchange for hostages. For a deal to pass, Hamas demands that Israel take specific action to end the conflict, such withdrawing all of its troops.
When questioned about a possible divide between Israeli and American perspectives on Hamas’ future, a senior Biden administration official said it could depend on future Egyptian and Qatari influence over the organization.
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Israel has stated that it would resume the campaign to destroy the Hamas threat, but it has only been ready to pause the war in exchange for hostages. For a deal to pass, Hamas demands that Israel take specific action to end the conflict, such withdrawing all of its troops.
When questioned about a possible divide between Israeli and American perspectives on Hamas’ future, a senior Biden administration official said it could depend on future Egyptian and Qatari influence over the organization.