Israel agrees to resume ceasefire talks in Gaza: to be held on August 15

Israel agrees to resume ceasefire talks in Gaza: to be held on August 15

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 9 2024, 11:15 AM • 23574 views

Israel has agreed to resume ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip on August 15, as requested by mediators. A delegation will be sent to an agreed location to discuss the details of the agreement.

Israel has agreed to resume ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip on August 15 at the request of American, Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday, UNN reports citing France24.

On August 15, at the suggestion of the United States and mediators, Israel will send a delegation of negotiators to an agreed location to agree on the details of the implementation of the agreement

- the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

Addendum

Earlier, Reuters reported that the leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar initiated urgent talks between Israel and Hamas on August 15. The goal is to conclude a ceasefire agreement and release of hostages.

On August 7, US Secretary of State Blinken announced that ceasefire talks in Gaza have reached the final stage. The US is working with Egypt and Qatar on an agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.