US President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah II address Gaza crisis, proposing a 6-week ceasefire plan and expressing concern over civilian casualties. Biden emphasizes the loss of over 27,000 innocent lives, while King Abdullah calls for an immediate ceasefire, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Both leaders discuss efforts to release hostages and increase humanitarian aid, aiming for a two-state solution for long-term peace.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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