British-Omani talks on a ceasefire in Gaza

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and reaching a ceasefire with his Omani counterpart, Badr Al Busaidi.

This came in a phone call on Wednesday, according to a post on the British minister's X platform.

Lamy said they are making every diplomatic effort to help achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

He stressed that the Sultanate of Oman remains a dear friend and a major player in the region.

Lamy pointed out the importance of the phone call with Al-Busaidi regarding Gaza.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with American support, has been committing genocide in Gaza, including killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring all international appeals and orders from the International Court of Justice to halt it.

In early March, Israel reneged on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas, which began on January 19, and resumed its genocide. Since then, it has rejected all international and UN initiatives and calls for a ceasefire.

On Tuesday, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said, "We hope to reach an agreement by the end of the week that will achieve a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 (Israeli) prisoners, and the return of the bodies of nine prisoners." He considered that a potential ceasefire "will pave the way for a lasting peace" in Gaza.