Hebrew Media:

“There are concern in Israel that the US will support the new deal - which does not meet the parameters to which Israel agreed”.

I’d be more concerned about how to progress the war without handouts.

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The White House: Biden was briefed on Hamas' answer, which came after discussions led by the head of the CIA

The White House officially commented on the announcement by Hamas, which accepted the Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire, and said:
"We are checking Hamas's response. Reaching an agreement is definitely the best outcome, we will not stop working on it."

In addition, it was reported that "Biden was briefed on Hamas' answer, which came after discussions led by CIA chief Bill Burns."

Regarding the Biden-Netanyahu conversation that took place today, he added: "The president was very direct with the prime minister regarding the fact that Israel must not put the residents of Rafah at risk."

Source: Reuters, YNet

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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced their 2nd operation today:

They targeted the gas platform of Leviathan using kamikaze drones. [RT]

🇸🇦“Normalization” OFF THE TABLE
Saudi Arabia Shifts Strategy Amid “Israeli” Stubbornness🚨

The Guardian |

Saudi Arabia is pushing for a 'Plan B' in negotiations with the US, sidelining Israel due to its refusal to cease hostilities in Gaza and its resistance to a Palestinian state.

Riyadh's new approach seeks a bilateral defense pact and advancements in nuclear energy and AI technology with the US, bypassing the increasingly intractable Israeli government.

Key Points:
• Saudi Arabia proposes independent US deals, no longer conditional on Israeli cooperation.

• US-Saudi discussions aim for technological and defense gains without Israeli normalisation.

• Saudi stance emerges amidst Netanyahu's firm opposition to a two-state solution and ongoing attacks on Rafah.

• US Secretary of State Blinken links progress to calm in Gaza and a credible path to Palestinian statehood, yet Israeli commitment wanes.

Quotes:
"There should be room for a less-for-less model, so the relationship with the US need not be held hostage to the whims of Israeli politics or Benjamin Netanyahu," says Firas Maksad of the Middle East Institute.

This pivot underscores growing frustrations with Israeli policies and aims to secure strategic gains for Saudi Arabia while preserving the prospects for Palestinian statehood.

The evolving dynamics signal a significant shift in Middle East policy alignments, prioritizing regional stability and strategic partnerships over the faltering Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

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