| Autor: |
Said, Summer (AUTHOR), Rasmussen, Sune Engel (AUTHOR), Lieber, Dov (AUTHOR) |
| Zdroj: |
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 3/20/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Abstrakt: |
Israel and Hamas are engaged in truce talks in Qatar, but their goals appear to be irreconcilable. Israel seeks the release of hostages and the opportunity to crush Hamas militarily, while Hamas is negotiating for its survival and a lasting truce. The Biden administration is prioritizing bridging the gap between the two sides, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken planning to travel to the Middle East to push for a cease-fire deal. However, there are challenges, including Israel's reluctance to make concessions and the lack of clarity about aid and displaced people. The talks are seen as the last chance to prevent Israel from launching an offensive on Hamas's stronghold in Rafah. [Extracted from the article] |
| Databáze: |
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts |
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