On Saturday evening, Qatar, Egypt and the United States issued a joint statement in which they confirmed that US President Joe Biden’s proposal brings together the demands of all parties for a deal that serves their interests.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry said in the statement: “Qatar, Egypt and the United States collectively, as mediators in the ongoing discussions to ensure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages and detainees, call on both Hamas and Israel to conclude an agreement that embodies the principles outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024.”

The three countries stressed in their statement that these principles bring together the demands of all parties in a deal that serves multiple interests.

Doha, Cairo and Washington also affirmed that these principles would immediately end the long suffering of all residents of Gaza, as well as the long suffering of the hostages and their families.

She stressed that the agreement provides a roadmap for a permanent ceasefire and ending the crisis.