Washington, Aug 24 (EFE).- Next week, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, Charles Brown, will travel to Egypt, Jordan and Israel to demonstrate the long-term commitment to the Middle East and continue to push for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
In a statement, Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman Jereal Dorsey confirmed that the head of the US Army will seek to understand “the various perspectives on current tensions” during these visits.
As ceasefire negotiations continue, the statement said, Brown’s visit “reflects the importance of reaching an agreement that returns the hostages, ends the violence and allows the entire region to focus on the next steps toward a more secure and stable Middle East.”
In each country, he will meet with his counterparts and other officials and continue to stress the importance of preventing further escalation of hostilities, protecting U.S. forces in the region, supporting Israel’s self-defense, and coordinating efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians.
“From the beginning of the conflict in Gaza, the United States’ objectives have been clear: protect our forces, ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself, and deter a broader conflict,” the statement said. EFE
