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US says escalation of Middle East conflict not inevitable
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe White House says it does not see an escalation of conflict as inevitable following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, and the US is still working to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Speaking at a daily briefing, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby says it is too early to say whether the latest events in the Middle East will affect prospects for a ceasefire agreement.
He says US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the developments in the region.
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