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

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

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.

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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.

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'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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'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.