US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel highlights the U.S. diplomatic push for a ceasefire in Gaza, although skepticism remains from Hamas regarding actual negotiations.
A senior Biden administration official stated, 'What we've done is taken the gaps that remain and have bridged those in a way that we think basically is a deal that is now ready to close and implement and move forward.'
Hamas political bureau member Sami Abu Zuhri dismissed the notion of progress, saying, 'To say that we are getting close to a deal is an illusion.' He emphasized that current discussions are not about real negotiations.
As concerns about regional escalation grow, especially with threats from Iran, foreign ministers from the UK, France, Germany, and Italy voiced support for the ceasefire talks.
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