Not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza, says US, with Hamas still holding hostages
by Rory Carroll in Jerusalem from on (#6FTAA)
Some Palestinians returning to north of Gaza owing to lack of food; Emmanuel Macron visits Israel
The US has said now is not the time for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as the UN reports that some Palestinians who fled their homes in the north of Gaza have returned due to a lack of food and shelter in the south.
The White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told CNN on Monday that Israel still had work to do to go after Hamas leadership", echoing comments from the US president, Joe Biden, that any discussions of a ceasefire could only take place if Hamas freed all its hostages in Gaza.
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