The White House has acknowledged the current status of diplomatic negotiations in Gaza and Lebanon, stating that talks towards a ceasefire are not imminent. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby emphasized that negotiations are not on the verge of restarting in Doha, Cairo, or any other location. This admission follows a period of stalled ceasefire discussions, prompting President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to renew calls for resuming negotiations after the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
US officials have initiated preliminary discussions with Israeli counterparts and are actively involved in diplomatic efforts to explore avenues for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The US government has expressed a strong commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to bring hostages home safely.
US envoy Amos Hochstein is currently in Beirut, engaging in discussions to assess the feasibility of achieving a meaningful ceasefire. Additionally, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to embark on a crucial trip to Israel and the Middle East to advance negotiations aimed at securing the release of hostages and ending the conflict in Gaza following the recent developments.
