Urgency and Flexibility Needed for Israel-Hamas Truce: United States
The United States is calling for urgency and flexibility to finalize an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a truce in Gaza following the recent deaths of six hostages. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of bringing remaining hostages home without delay.
The US will work with mediators Egypt and Qatar to push for a final agreement in the coming days, but a key sticking point has been Israel’s insistence on keeping troops at the Gaza-Egypt border. The US opposes the long-term presence of Israeli troops in Gaza.
Pressure on Israel is mounting, with Britain announcing it will stop some arms exports due to concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law. The US supports the UK’s decision while continuing to review incidents independently.
Finalizing an agreement will require both sides to be flexible and seek common ground. It’s time to prioritize finding solutions over maintaining barriers to progress.