Israel accepts US-backed ceasefire plan, urges Hamas to follow suit

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Israel accepts US-backed ceasefire plan, urges Hamas to follow suit

US Bridging Proposal for <a href=https://www.newsportalnp.com/2024/08/22/netanyahu-faces-doublespeak-scrutiny-in-gaza-ceasefire-talks/ title="Netanyahu faces ‘doublespeak’ scrutiny in Gaza ceasefire talks">Ceasefire</a> and <a href=https://www.newsportalnp.com/2024/08/31/cabinet-in-turmoil-netanyahu-gallant-clash-over-hostage-vote/ title="Cabinet in turmoil: Netanyahu, Gallant clash over hostage vote">Hostage</a> Release in <a href=https://www.newsportalnp.com/2024/09/21/israel-strikes-gaza-school-housing-displaced-palestinians-killing-22-israel-palestine-conflict-updates/ title="Israel strikes Gaza school housing displaced Palestinians, killing 22 | Israel-Palestine conflict updates">Gaza</a>

US
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says
Israel
has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a ceasefire and hostage release in
Gaza
, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without addressing specific concerns from the militant group.

Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stated that Israel supports the bridging proposal while urging Hamas to agree as well.

The US,
Egypt
and
Qatar
have been mediating the ceasefire talks.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Blinken emphasized the need for a Gaza ceasefire agreement to end the suffering of Palestinians.

Further discussions in Egypt are anticipated to solidify the ceasefire agreement. Blinken plans to travel to Egypt for these crucial meetings post his Israel visit.

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