Biden administration: Israel and Hamas may still agree to ceasefire
Photo: John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications (Getty Images)
The United States believes that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants is still possible, according to John Kirby, the coordinator of the US National Security Council for Strategic Communications.
“A close assessment of the two sides’ positions suggests they should be able to close the remaining gaps,” Kirby said.
He recalled that Hamas responded to the ceasefire proposal yesterday, May 6, and offered to make amendments.
"And that’s the task of negotiating. That’s what negotiations are all about.” he added.
Israel's position
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the possibility of a ceasefire after Hamas's proposals.
The militants wanted the Israeli military to be prevented from entering the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
According to Netanyahu, such a proposal was “very far from Israel's vital demands.”
Israel continues its ground operation against Hamas militants. The Israeli military has already entered the city of Rafah, which is located on the border with Egypt. Read more about the situation in the material of RBC-Ukraine.
