US sets two-week deadline for Gaza ceasefire talks, Turkish official says

A Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson said the United States has been misleading the public by claiming that Gaza ceasefire negotiations have been progressing positively, citing Hamas officials.

The spokesperson noted that although the US has a genuine interest in reaching a deal to end Israel's war on Gaza due to the upcoming elections, Washington isn't exerting any real pressure on Israel.

“The US has told [Hamas] that they would continue the current talks for two more weeks and then end them if there is no resolution,” the spokesperson said, citing a Hamas official personally involved in the negotiations.

“This stance is extremely dangerous because it means we will be back at square one.”

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