President Joe Biden's top Middle East adviser, Brett McGurk, has encouraged Israel to participate in the upcoming hostage negotiation talks in Paris, Axios reported on Thursday, citing three sources with knowledge of the matter.
This initiative is part of a broader US strategy to secure a deal before Ramadan, aiming for a temporary ceasefire during the holy month. However, significant challenges remain as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintains a strict negotiation stance.
The report coincides with a letter from thirteen Jewish House Democrats to President Biden, advocating for exhaustive efforts to facilitate a ceasefire and secure the release of all hostages.
