Israel and Hamas agreed to ceasefire framework: Biden

Ahram Online , Friday 12 Jul 2024

Representatives from both Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire framework, US President Joe Biden said.

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US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the close of the 75th NATO Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on July 11, 2024. AFP

 

“Six weeks ago I laid out a comprehensive framework for how to achieve a ceasefire and bring the hostages home," he wrote on X.  

"There is still work to do and these are complex issues, but that framework is now agreed to by both Israel and Hamas."

"My team is making progress and I'm determined to get this done."  

There was no immediate comment from either Hamas or Israel.  

Israel launched a wide war on Gaza, killing more than 38,240 people, mostly women and children since 7 October.  

President Biden first proposed his framework for a peace deal in May.

The three-phase proposal starts with a six-week complete ceasefire that would see Israeli forces withdraw from all populated areas of Gaza.

 

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