US White House sceptical about reaching ceasefire deal any time soon: Report
The White House is reassessing its strategy for achieving a ceasefire deal, according to unnamed United States officials cited by news outlet Axios.
“It’s a rough period. People at the White House are sad, upset and frustrated. We are still working, but we are not about to present anything imminently. We are in a tough spot,” one US official was quoted by Axios as saying.
The unnamed US officials told Axios that US President Joe Biden’s top advisers have become sceptical about reaching a deal any time soon.
The recent killings of six Israeli captives, Hamas’s demand to release 100 more Palestinian prisoners, and Israel’s demand to maintain full Israeli military control along the Philadelphi Corridor are among the tougher positions, the officials said.
The biggest problem is US' unconditional ongoing genocide support.
Israeli defence minister, US CENTCOM chief discuss regional ties: Gallant
Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said he discussed ongoing tensions in the region with the commander of the US Army’s Central Command, General Michael Kurilla.
“Israeli and American troops work closely together to deter common threats posed by Iran and its proxies,” Gallant said in a post on X.
Discussed the operational and strategic situation in the region with @CENTCOM Commander General Kurilla, and reflected on ways to further strengthen interoperability to achieve our common objectives. Israeli and American troops work closely together to deter common threats posed… pic.twitter.com/xQGJkmameA
— יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) September 8, 2024
Israel is only working to anger and provoke threats by Iran and its proxies.
Irish protesters say weapons for Israel transiting Ireland
A group of activists has been protesting near an international airport in western Ireland, which they say is being used to transport weapons to Israel. Shannon airport is regularly used by the US Air Force as a stopover for carrying military personnel and equipment across the Atlantic.
The demonstrators say the planes need to be more thoroughly checked for Israel-bound arms.
