According to the White House readout, both leaders agreed on the immediate need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. Biden’s call with the Qatari Emir is further indication that an agreement may soon be announced, with both sides pushing to finalize the terms.
Speaking at the State Department on Monday, Biden hinted at the imminent conclusion of the deal. "We are on the brink of the proposal that I laid out in detail months ago, finally coming to fruition," he said. Biden emphasized that after years of effort, the deal was almost at a close and expressed a firm belief in the importance of not giving up.
Biden also reiterated the human cost of the conflict, stating that "the hostages and their families deserve to be reunited," while calling for peace and security for both the Palestinian people and Israel. He concluded by affirming his commitment to pushing forward with the deal, stressing the importance of bringing an end to the suffering of all those involved.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also expressed optimism, saying the deal was "closer than we've ever been," though he acknowledged that past attempts had fallen through. He reiterated that the framework of the deal is based on the plan proposed by Biden in May, which includes a phased approach to hostages and ceasefire.
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