Biden, Harris briefed on Middle East situation as fear of Iran retaliation grows

FRANCE 24

13 August 2024 at 11:39 pm·1-min read

The US national security team briefed President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on US efforts to "support the defense of Israel" and "continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tension". Israel confirmed it would send a delegation to a new round of Gaza peace talks in Doha set for Thursday, with US, Egypt, and Qatar officials also set to attend. Hamas representatives will not attend, but are expected to be briefed by mediators afterward. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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The United Nations, the EU and France condemned Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Tuesday, saying it violated the historical status quo of holy places in Jerusalem.
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