Hamas militants did not agree to a short-term ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of four hostages. Such a proposal for the Palestinian organization and Israel was previously voiced by Egypt. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, according to the website of the U.S. State Department, UNN reports .
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It is noted that the head of the US Foreign Ministry had a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti, in particular to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
The Secretary of State emphasized the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ensuring the release of all hostages, and increasing and sustaining the delivery of humanitarian aid,
At the same time, Blinken noted that Hamas “once again refused to release even a limited number of hostages to ensure a ceasefire and aid to the people of Gaza,” the US department added.
He discussed the importance of establishing a post-conflict pathway that ensures governance, security and reconstruction,
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A Hamas spokesman said it was ready for a deal with Israel, provided that the previous agreements are respected. Egypt proposed a 48-hour ceasefire to exchange hostages for prisoners.