JAKARTA - United States (US) President Joe Biden said the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine, was "nearby". But the deal has not been reached as negotiations are postponed until next week.
"I don't want to bring any harm. We may have something, but we haven't got there yet," Biden told reporters at the White House.
"Far closer than three days ago. So, keep hoping," Biden said.
A new round of Gaza's ceasefire negotiations took place in the Qatar capital, Doha, starting Thursday, August 15.
Israel's intelligence chief joined his US and Egyptian counterparts and the Qatari prime minister for a closed meeting.
The negotiations are an attempt to end 10 months of fighting in Palestinian enclaves and repatriate 115 Israeli hostages and foreigners.
The meeting on Thursday, August 15 afternoon local time was held as Iran prepared to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
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With US warships, submarines and warplanes delivered to the region to defend Israel and prevent potential strikers, Washington hopes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza can ease wider regional war risks.
Reported by Reuters, Hamas officials, accusing Israel of buying time, did not participate in these negotiations.
But the mediator plans to consult with the Hamas negotiator team based in Doha following the meeting, officials familiar with the talks told Reuters.
Israel's delegation included intelligence chief David Barnea, head of the Ronen Bar interior security service, and military hostage chief Nitzan Alon.
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