Ahead of a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, top US diplomat Antony Blinken said he was "part of an intensive diplomatic effort...to try to get this agreement to the line and ultimately over the line...It is time for everyone to get to yes and to not look for any excuses to say no." He emphasized the urgency of the situation, pointing to the need for a cease-fire amid ongoing tensions.
Blinken noted that peace talks scheduled in Cairo involve Egypt, the US, and Qatar as mediators. He underscored the complexity of negotiations as Israel and Hamas remain at an impasse over key issues, particularly proposals regarding the presence of Israeli troops in Gaza.
The US diplomat further articulated the gravity of the moment by stating, "This is a decisive moment, probably the best, maybe the last opportunity to get the hostages home, to get a cease-fire and to put everyone on a better path to enduring peace and security." His words reflect the heightened stakes of the ongoing conflict.
With concerns over recent strikes in Lebanon and Iran possibly escalating into a wider regional conflict, Blinken's comments underline the delicate balance of diplomacy required to navigate these tensions and find common ground for peace.
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