As tensions soar over a possible war between Iran and Israel, ceasefire talks in Gaza are set to resume on August 15 at the request of US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators. Israel agreed to send a negotiating team to finalize the implementation details of the agreement, following an Israeli bombardment in Gaza that claimed more than 18 lives.
The leaders of the United States, Qatar, and Egypt are actively working to de-escalate regional tensions. US President Joe Biden spoke with Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, expressing the urgency of concluding the peace processes swiftly and committing to close coordination in the coming days.
The discussions also focused on efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire and a deal for the release of hostages. Hezbollah and Israel have further escalated tensions since a deadly Israeli offensive in Gaza and the killing of a senior military commander in Beirut. The leaders vowed to continue coordinated efforts to facilitate negotiations and prevent further violence in the region.
As the situation remains tense, Israel and Iran are locked in a blame game over the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, while Hezbollah threatens retaliation for the killing of their commander. The world watches closely as efforts continue to bring peace and stability to the volatile region.