Mideast Talks Extended as Washington Sees Progress, but Will Israel Be Pushed Too Far?

Hamas representatives, who declined to participate in the Doha talks, quickly reject Washington’s ‘bridging’ proposal. Biden is attempting to create a ‘false positive atmosphere,’ a senior Hamas spokesman, Sami Abu Zuhri, alleges.

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Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza hold photos of their loved ones during a protest calling for their return, at Tel Aviv, Israel, August 15, 2024. AP/Ariel Schalit

Eager to keep the Mideast calm in the run-up to the November election, America is pushing a “bridging” formula to end the Gaza war, release hostages, and, hopefully, prevent a region-wide conflagration. Will this, though, force Israel to further compromise on red lines?

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