Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was the main obstacle to securing a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict and his death at the hands of Israeli defense forces creates a “turning point” that could accelerate talks to end the conflict. the war, according to statements by White House spokesman John Kirby.
Sinwar was the architect of the group’s cross-border raids on October 7, 2023, which became the deadliest day in Israel’s history and sparked the Gaza war. His death is a great success for Israel and a fundamental event in the year-long conflict.
“We believe, and continue to believe, that it is essential to end the war, and we also believe that the death of Sinwar (…) may be a turning point in achieving this,” Kirby declared.
Despite American optimism, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday to press ahead with Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon, suggesting that eliminating Sinwar will do little to stop the fighting, at least in the short term.
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Gaza ceasefire negotiations not underway: US
Efforts by the United States, Israel’s main ally, to reach a ceasefire with Hamas and Hezbollah have failed for months, as Israel continued its wars and its arch-enemy Iran proved unable to match Israeli military might, including American weapons. .
Kirby said ceasefire talks are not underway and he has no timetable for their resumption.
“I wish I could tell you today that we are getting the teams back together in Doha and we are starting over,” Kirby said. “That’s not where we are right now.”
With information from Reuters.
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