As President Joe Biden’s time in office winds down, the prospect of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appears increasingly unlikely.
Despite concerted efforts by US officials, Qatar, and Egypt, the two sides remain entrenched in their positions.
The stakes are high, with the conflict having already claimed thousands of lives and displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza.
The humanitarian crisis is dire, with a hunger crisis and genocide allegations at the World Court adding to the urgency.
Yet, with just months left in Biden’s term, the administration’s push for a ceasefire seems to be losing steam.
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The White House, State Department, and Pentagon remain tight-lipped on the status of talks, fueling concerns that a resolution may be beyond reach.
The roadblocks are familiar: Israel’s insistence on maintaining a military presence in the Philadelphi corridor and the thorny issue of prisoner exchanges.
With the US proposal for a three-phase ceasefire plan seemingly stalled, the clock is ticking.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the international community holds its breath, hoping against hope that a last-minute breakthrough can avert further catastrophe.
But for now, the outlook remains bleak.
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