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Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Biden Urges Qatar to Persuade Hamas to Accept Ceasefire Deal With Israel, White House Says

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden urged Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar to persuade Palestinian organization Hamas to accept a proposed ceasefire deal with Israel, the White House said on Monday.
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“[Biden] urged Amir Tamim to use all appropriate measures to secure Hamas’ acceptance of the deal and affirmed that Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire and relief for the people of Gaza,” the White House said in a statement.
On Friday, Biden said that Israel offered a three-part proposal to achieve an enduring cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages.
Biden confirmed to the emir that the United States will work with Qatar and Egypt to ensure the full implementation of the agreement, the statement said. Biden confirmed Israel’s willingness to move forward with the deal as well, the statement said.
Biden thanked the Qatari leader and his team for their efforts to secure the release of hostages and agreed to remain closely coordinated in the coming days, the statement said.
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