Sunday, May 16, 2021

Push For An Israel - Gaza Ceasefire Intensifies

 

Times of Israel: US says violence must end immediately; UN envoy said stepping up ceasefire push 

Tor Wennesland holding ‘intensive’ talks with Israeli, Hamas and Egyptian officials; Israeli official denies Jerusalem considering truce; Blinken ramps up diplomatic efforts 

The US on Sunday said all sides in the Israel-Hamas fighting must de-escalate, and the violence “must end immediately.” 

The call came as Hebrew media reported United Nations envoy Tor Wennesland has been leading “intensive” talks with Israeli, Hamas and Egyptian officials over the past day in a bid to broker a ceasefire.  

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WNU Editor: Absent a ground assault by Israel, it looks like the pressure is on to end this war in the next week or two. 

 More News On Diplomatic Efforts To End The Israel - Gaza War    

Amid growing US pressure, Israel said considering Gaza ceasefire -- Times of Israel  

U.S. says ready to help Israel, Palestinians if they seek a ceasefire -- Reuters

Calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire, greater US efforts -- AP  

Israel and Palestine heading for ‘uncontainable’ crisis, UN chief warns -- The Guardian  

‘Fighting must stop’: UN chief calls for immediate end to Israeli-Palestinian violence, warns of ‘uncontainable’ crisis -- RT  

Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers -- Reuters  

China Says U.S. Blocked Joint U.N. Statement on Mideast -- WSJ

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