US Sets Two-Week Deadline for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Talks

Sep 3, 2024, 05:29 PM

The United States has set a two-week deadline for Gaza ceasefire talks, according to a Turkish official. Last week's discussions made progress on both a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, with both sides needing to show flexibility. The US State Department described the talks as constructive. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have been discussing efforts to recover hostages in Gaza. The US State Department emphasized that over the coming days, they will continue to engage with regional partners to finalize the ceasefire and hostage deal. A Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson accused the US of misleading the public by claiming that Gaza ceasefire negotiations have been progressing positively.