US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama during his official visit to Albania. Regarding a prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas before the start of Ramadan, Blinken stated that they received a response from Hamas about a week ago, after a proposal to Hamas was presented by Israel in collaboration with the USA, Qatar, and Egypt.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iha-hostage-agreement-between-hamas-and-israel-is-possible-says-blinken-2024-02-16_09-46-36_830269.mp4?_=1Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese announced that Australia will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. This decision follows similar moves by France, the UK, and Canada. Albanese emphasized that Australia received commitments from the Palestinian Authority on disarmament, elections, and recognition of Israel’s right to exist. He stated that a two-state solution remains the best hope for peace in the Middle East. This decision comes after discussions with international counterparts from the UK, France, New Zealand, and Japan.
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