Analyst: Biden administration makes final effort to broker Gaza ceasefire

As ceasefire negotiations continue in Doha, Tamer Qarmout, an assistant professor of public policy at Doha Institute of Graduate Studies, expresses his skepticism about the outcome of these talks. Qarmout believes that previous rounds of negotiations have been unsuccessful and highlights the reported disagreements between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his defense minister regarding a truce deal for Gaza.

Qarmout asserts that this current effort by the Biden administration may be the last opportunity to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. He warns that if these negotiations do not yield results, the focus on Gaza may diminish as the US becomes preoccupied with upcoming elections. Qarmout emphasizes the need for sincere American pressure and clear deadlines in order for this round of negotiations to succeed.

With Netanyahu’s history of sabotaging past negotiations, Qarmout stresses the importance of genuine commitment from all parties involved. As the world watches anxiously for the outcome of these talks, the fate of the Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance.