US President Joe Biden said on Monday that Israel was ready to cease its military operations in Gaza during Ramadan, to allow the release of all the hostages still in the hands of Hamas. Behind the scenes, the negotiations launched several weeks ago are continuing under the leadership of the United States, but also of Egypt and Qatar.
The mediators hope to obtain a break in the fighting before the start of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, which is due to begin this year on March 10 or 11. Both camps still appear reluctant to put a deal in place.