Regarding negotiations regarding a cessation of fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, President Biden of the United States expressed his hope that both sides will reach an agreement soon and that the cessation of fighting will begin on March 4th at the beginning of this week.
However, there still appears to be a large gap between the two sides' claims, and it is unclear whether an agreement will be reached.
Negotiations regarding a cessation of fighting between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages began on the 23rd in Paris, France, with Israel and the United States holding talks with mediating countries such as Qatar, with Israel agreeing to release approximately 40 hostages on the condition that 6 It is reported that they have agreed to a plan to suspend fighting for a week.
Additionally, additional talks will be held, and leading Israeli media outlet Haaretz reported that an Israeli delegation arrived in Qatar on the 26th.
Under these circumstances, US President Biden told reporters on the 26th in New York, where he was visiting, ``I have heard that the negotiations are not over, but a cessation of fighting is near.I hope that the cessation of fighting will begin next Monday.'' He expressed hope that the two sides would come to an agreement soon and that a cessation of fighting would begin on March 4.
However, until now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown that he is refusing the complete ceasefire demanded by Hamas, and the gap between the two sides appears to remain wide, making it unclear whether an agreement will be reached.