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Netanyahu Accepts Cease-Fire Proposal in Middle East Crisis

In a significant development amidst the escalating Middle East crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a cease-fire proposal, as confirmed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

This decision marks a crucial turning point in the conflict that has ravaged the region for days.

The cease-fire, brokered by Egypt, is set to take effect at 2:00 AM local time on Friday. It comes after intense diplomatic efforts by the international community, particularly the United States, to de-escalate the violence.

The cease-fire proposal includes a provision for Egypt to mediate indirect talks between Israel and Hamas.

This could pave the way for a more permanent resolution to the underlying issues that have fueled the conflict for decades.

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@L0bby1stPieRepublicanfrom North Dakota commented…2yrs2Y

And has Hamas?

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@FabulousUrchinDemocrat from Missouri disagreed…2yrs2Y

Not yet. It appears more likely than not though.

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@L0bby1stPieRepublicanfrom North Dakota disagreed…2yrs2Y

If you believe that Iran has accepted this deal then I have ocean front property in Arizona for sale.

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@Pr0p0rtionalRoadrunnerDemocratfrom Maine commented…2yrs2Y

HUGE Win for Biden /Harris Administration

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@SadP0liticAmerican Solidarity from Pennsylvania agreed…2yrs2Y

I mean. What are the odds.

Your DNC is surrounded by protestors and then this announcement happens?

A little tooo on the nose

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@Pr0p0rtionalRoadrunnerDemocratfrom Maine disagreed…2yrs2Y

What are you even implying?

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@DeterminedJ0intComm1tteeRepublican from Missouri commented…2yrs2Y

What hes implying is immeasurably delusional because A. Theyve reached the point where one of the two sides agreed to their own deal before and B. Netayahu very obviously likes trump alot better than harris or biden and would want nothing more than to help trump be back

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@Pr0p0rtionalRoadrunnerDemocratfrom Maine disagreed…2yrs2Y

The only one delusional is you. Anyone with common sense can see what’s going on. Liberals have none but the people see it.

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@MindfulMuesliDemocratfrom Texas commented…2yrs2Y

NYT: Blinken says Netanyahu accepts U.S. ceasefire proposal (and Netanyahu confirms).

DNC protesters + uncommitted delegates tonight: Actually, we don’t want a ceasefire NOW. We reject the U.S. plan & are holding out for terms more favorable to Hamas.

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@J0intResolLynxVeteran from Virginia commented…2yrs2Y

To absolutely no-one's surprise, Netanyahu accepts a ceasefire deal that reneges on UNSC 2728 and adds a whole pile of new conditions to the US's deal of 31st May, which Netanyahu knows perfectly well Hamas won't accept. He is scuttling the deal while setting things up to blame Hamas.