The US sees the "best and perhaps last" chance for a ceasefire
US President Joe Biden is still hopeful that the US proposal for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas negotiated in Qatar will come to fruition. He told reporters at Camp David yesterday, according to several media outlets.
- We don't give up. There is still the possibility.
On Sunday, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken traveled to Tel Aviv as part of Washington's intensified pressure. It is Blinken's ninth trip to the region since the war began ten months ago.
- This is a decisive moment, probably the best and perhaps the last opportunity to bring home the hostages, to bring about a ceasefire and move everyone in the direction of lasting peace and security, Blinken said according to AFP.
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Expert on the negotiations: "Difficult in world history"
The negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire are "the most difficult in world history". That's what former diplomat and ambassador Michael Sahlin says in P1 Morgon.
- Hamas wants to be able to survive this and say it won, and Israel wants to prevent just that.
Sahlin also points out that it is very important for the White House to make a breakthrough in the near future. This is in view of the Democrats' convention which begins today.
- It would be golden for Biden and Harris if it can be reported that there has finally been a truce.
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Gazans frustrated: "While they discuss, we die"
Gazans are despondent about the ceasefire negotiations. "While they discuss, we die", is the message from Gazans with whom SR Ekot has been in contact.
- These negotiations in Doha and Cairo will only succeed if it is in Israel's interest, says 69-year-old Abu Saher from Khan Yunis in a voice message.
AP writes that Palestinians live in constant and desperate search for a safe place.
- There is nothing left but the sea, says Tamer Al-Burei who lives in Deir Al-Balah.
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