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BICOM 20th May 2021 The UK media continues to be dominated by the ongoing escalation along the Gaza border. BBC News reports that a senior Hamas official predicted Israel and the militant group would reach a ceasefire within the next two days. The Times all report that US President Joe Biden has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to de-escalate tensions in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu rejected Bidenâs statement saying that while he âgreatly appreciates the support of the American president,â Israel was âdetermined to continue this operation until its aim is met, to return the calm and security to you, citizens of Israelâ. ....
Iran rejects EU-led talks with the US over the JCPOA nuclear agreement 1st March 2021 The Telegraph lead with Iran refusing the EU’s proposal to hold an informal meeting with the US on ways to revive the JCPOA nuclear deal, insisting that America must first lift all of its unilateral sanctions. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said it was not an appropriate time for the talks proposed by the EU. The US said it was disappointed but that it remained ready to “re-engage in meaningful diplomacy” on the issue. The Times writes that Israel’s most celebrated spy may be exhumed and returned from Syria under a deal mediated by Russia. The Syrian regime has always refused to hand over the body of Eli Cohen, who was caught sending secrets back by radio to his handlers from Damascus and was hanged in 1965. Some view a series of deals, which have already led to the return of an Israeli woman and the purchase by Israel of the Russian Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine for Syri ....