US Launches Renewed Efforts for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict

Mon Dec 23 2024 14:55:27 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
US Launches Renewed Efforts for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Biden administration aims to engage with regional nations to establish a ceasefire in Gaza involving hostages and the removal of Hamas.


President Biden announced plans for active diplomacy to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of negotiations amid escalating violence and civilian casualties.


In a significant statement on social media platform X, President Joe Biden revealed that the United States is set to intensify its diplomatic efforts with regional powers including Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and Israel to facilitate a ceasefire in Gaza. This development follows a recently established ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon after 14 months of conflict. Hamas, which has been in control of Gaza, has expressed a desire for a similar ceasefire but remains resistant to what it views as surrender to Israeli demands.

The conflict escalated on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a sudden attack that resulted in around 1,200 fatalities and took over 250 hostages in southern Israel. In retaliation, Israel has conducted extensive military operations aimed at eradicating Hamas, leading to a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 44,000 people have reportedly died and more than 104,000 have been injured.

Biden’s announcement comes as a response to the dire situation in Gaza, with an increasing urgency to mediate a resolution that allows for peace and the safe release of hostages. He underlined the participation of various nations as a critical component in achieving a ceasefire that addresses both the humanitarian needs and the political realities of the region.

While Hamas has shown some positivity towards the ceasefire in Lebanon, they face internal challenges, including fragmented leadership due to military setbacks. Despite expressing conditions for negotiations, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the reconstruction of Gaza, Hamas has shown willingness to engage in concessions but continues to resist terms that it perceives as capitulation.

As negotiations unfold, the prospects for peace remain tenuous, compounded by the complexities of power dynamics and the ongoing violence, underscoring the dire need for a diplomatic breakthrough.

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