The White House confirmed that Hamas has submitted a positive response to a ceasefire on Monday, but did not reveal the details of the proposal or whether it was the one proposed by the United States, Israel, and other allies in the region.
The terrorist group responsible for recent attacks in Israel stated on Monday that they have accepted a ceasefire proposal that includes the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians arrested by Israeli forces. However, Israeli officials have stated that the proposal accepted by Hamas is not acceptable to the Israeli government.
During a White House press briefing, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined to provide further details on the ceasefire response, stating that they are waiting for more information before commenting. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but did not discuss the specific proposal agreed to by Hamas.
Kirby emphasized the importance of reaching a ceasefire and securing the release of the remaining hostages, stating that time is of the essence. The U.S. will continue to push for a ceasefire despite the current developments.
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