[Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:56:34 +0300]

WASHINGTON August 19. 2024 (Saba) - US President Joe Biden confirmed that negotiations are ongoing and a ceasefire in Gaza Strip is still possible, despite reports that negotiations have stalled as a result of new conditions set by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Biden said in press statements yesterday, Sunday, that talks are still ongoing and "we will not give up," adding that reaching an agreement "is still possible."

Biden's statement comes after his Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Jaffa (Tel Aviv), as part of Washington's intensive diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hamas added that the new proposal meets Netanyahu's conditions, especially his rejection of a permanent ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza and his insistence on continuing to occupy the Netzarim Junction, the Rafah Crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor.

It pointed out that the new proposal sets new conditions for the prisoner exchange file and a retreat from other items, which prevents the completion of the exchange deal.

J.A

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