UPDATE:
• Hamas leaves talks
• CIA chief leaves talks
• No deal reached
• Qatar, Israel still in Cairo
• Netanyahu defiant against Biden
• Clashes with Hezbollah
Both the Israeli and the Hamas delegations as well as CIA director Bill Burns left Cairo on Thursday with no deal reached on a cease-fire or hostage release, hours after US President Joe Biden threatened to stop weapons shipments to Israel if it invades Rafah.
Izzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, confirmed in a post on Telegram that the delegation has left the Egyptian capital and is on its way to Qatar, where the group's political wing is based.
Separately, Burns, who has been in the region since Saturday, also left Cairo on Thursday morning and is on his way back to the United States. The Israeli delegation departed later on Thursday, with sources telling Israel's Kan public broadcaster that "irreconcilable gaps" have emerged between the parties during the talks. The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet Thursday night.
The departures come as another indication that a deal is not close. On Monday, Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a six-week cease-fire, the release of 33 hostages both alive and dead and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Israel would free 30 Palestinian prisoners for each female civilian hostage released.
CIA, Israel and Hamas leave peace talks with no deal reached
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@Bi11R1ghtsDingoDemocrat2yrs2Y
That whiff of optimism we had last night from Egypt on one gap closing has quickly faded. Instead Hamas is back in Qatar, Bill Burns on way to US now, Israel might be leaving soon as well. With Netanyahu's defiance on Rafah, unclear where this all goes..Day 215 of war.
@SenateCoconutGreen2yrs2Y
Another twist & turn in this exhausting roller coaster ride. Unfortunately, there are real civilian lives at stake
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you feel about the use of hostages as leverage in peace negotiations between countries or groups?
@9MBNR5Y2yrs2Y
I feel like the countries are just doing too much and could easily work things out.
@NarwhalArtDemocrat2yrs2Y
Netanyahu has been unable to rescue Israeli hostages or defeat Hamas without sacrificing innocent Palestinians
Biden is doing the right thing
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are your personal feelings on involving international organizations or other countries in mediating conflicts like the one between Israel and Hamas?
@9MBPYDZ2yrs2Y
I think if it doesn't involve us I think we should keep our noses out of it.
@9MBTRXC2yrs2Y
Israel and Hams can’t reach a ceasefire because of the incompetence of some politicians in Washington, Jerusalem and where Hamas is.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How does the idea of cutting off weapons shipments to influence policy decisions in conflict areas make you feel?
@9MBPYDZ2yrs2Y
If they are a problem I say get rid of them however you need to.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are your thoughts on a country's right to defend itself versus the obligation to engage in peace talks?
@9MBPYDZ2yrs2Y
idk, honestly I'm not much of one to get involved with this stuff.
Our administration doesn’t know how to pick their battles or read the room. I say that with the understanding that there are a lot of players in the room and all have a responsibility to pull their collective heads out !!
@CentristCamelRepublican2yrs2Y
Hamas feels no pressure to release the hostages. Biden is undercutting Israel and the deal.
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