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Growing pressure on Israel in ceasefire negotiations in the ...
2024-08-17 23:55:08
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Growing pressure on Israel in ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip

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Israel is facing increasing pressure to reach a ceasefire agreement in negotiations taking place in Qatar. The risk of the situation spiraling out of control is growing, according to UK Foreign Minister David Lammy.

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on Western allies, including France and the UK, to support Israel in the event of an Iranian attack and launch counterattacks on Iran. The negotiations, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, have resumed in the Qatari capital of Doha and focus on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of Israeli hostages.

The US has expressed optimism about the talks, but acknowledges that there is still a lot of work to be done. The recent escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has raised concerns, with the Hamas and Hezbollah threatening retaliation against Israel.

US President Joe Biden believes that a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip could deter Iran from attacking Israel and prevent further escalation in the region.

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