Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:34pm on 06 May 2024,Monday International
The United States is scrutinizing Hamas' response to a ceasefire proposal amidst renewed pleas to Israel to refrain from attacking Gaza's Rafah city. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller confirmed Hamas' reply, stating discussions with regional partners are ongoing. CIA Director Bill Burns is actively engaged in the matter. While the US supports halting hostilities and releasing hostages, it underscores the importance of a credible and implementable humanitarian plan for Rafah. President Biden reiterated this stance to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasizing potential civilian casualties from a Rafah military operation.
