Reuters reports that the conversation took place immediately after Antony Blinken returned from the Middle East.
Israel: Joe Biden Called for Benjamin Netanyahu
The American Secretary of State proposed together with With a runny nose and Egypt “a bridging proposal” for both parties. The mediators proposed “reducing the differences between the parties to the dispute.” The idea was not accepted.
“President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a ceasefire, agreement on release of hostages and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions,” the White House said in a statement.
Joe Biden. He called Israel, spoke with the prime minister
As Reuters writes, the ceasefire is what he is striving for Joe Biden. It would be a great success at the end of his term of office. Recall that Biden will formally leave office in January 2025.
A senior US official told the agency that On Friday it was still close to an agreementbut ultimately the parties did not reach a consensus.
Unofficially, it is said that on Wednesday Biden pressured Netanyahuto soften the new demands. Israel he demanded, among other things, maintaining your strength along the corridor between Egypt and the Gaza Strip (14.5 km long – ed.). Hamas expects the enemy to completely withdraw from this area.