The United States believes Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a cease-fire agreement. There’s fresh optimism here at the White House that remaining differences can be ironed out following Hamas’ acceptance of a cease-fire proposal. National Security spokesman John Kirby says the U-S believes the remaining gaps can be closed. He says the U-S […]
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U.S. believes Israel, Hamas can close gaps in cease-fire talks
The United States believes Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a cease-fire agreement. There’s fresh optimism here at the White House that remaining differences can be ironed out following Hamas’ acceptance of a cease-fire proposal. National Security spokesman John Kirby says the U-S believes the remaining gaps can be closed. He says the U-S will do everything it can to support the ongoing negotiations and achieve a cease-fire.