President Biden of the United States held a series of phone calls with the leaders of Qatar and Egypt, who are acting as mediators in negotiations, toward the release of hostages held by the Islamic organization Hamas and a cessation of fighting. However, U.S. government officials have acknowledged that it will take more time to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas, and adjustments are expected to continue.
As fierce fighting continues between the Israeli army and Hamas in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, the US White House announced that President Biden held a series of phone calls on the 26th with Emir Tamim of Qatar, who is acting as a mediator in negotiations, and President Sisi of Egypt. announced that it did.
The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the release of hostages held by Hamas and a cessation of fighting, and President Biden personally coordinated the meeting.
However, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby said at a press conference on the 26th, ``We hope to make progress, but we shouldn't expect any progress anytime soon.'' He acknowledged that it would take more time to reach an agreement between the parties.
American media have reported that Director Burns of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) will visit Europe in the coming days and will meet and hold discussions with the heads of Israeli intelligence agencies, and coordination is expected to continue.