Gaza Ceasefire: Biden Optimistic, Hopes For Peace

President Joe Biden expressed optimism about the possibility of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, stating that it is “closer than we’ve ever been.”

Senior officials involved in the negotiations in Doha, Qatar, expressed positivity about the direction of the talks.

The negotiators are scheduled to reconvene in Cairo, Egypt, next week to continue working towards finalizing the deal.

During a press briefing at the White House’s Oval Office, Mr. Biden stated, “I don’t want to jinx anything… we may have something. But we’re not there yet. It’s much, much closer than it was three days ago. So, keep your fingers crossed.”

It’s worth noting that President Biden has previously expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, only to have the talks break down.

If the deal goes through, it would involve the release of hostages who have been held since the 7 October attacks on southern Israel, during which over 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 were taken hostage.