US approves main weapons sale to Israel whereas additionally calling for finish to its conflict in Gaza.
Mediators are hoping to kick-start ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Thursday.
The 2 sides have been mulling a US-backed proposal for greater than two months.
Oblique talks haven’t superior substantively throughout that point and sticking factors stay.
In the meantime, there’s no letup in Israeli assaults on Gaza and fears of an all-out regional conflict involving Iran and its proxies have surged.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his journey to Center East, however authorized a $20bn arms sale to Israel.
What does all this imply for finalising a ceasefire in Gaza?
Presenter: James Bays
Visitors:
Akbar Shahid Ahmed – Senior diplomatic correspondent for HuffPost
Mouin Rabbani – Non-resident fellow on the Heart for Battle and Humanitarian Research
Alon Liel – Former director normal and spokesperson of the Israeli International Ministry
