US calls new Hamas ceasefire proposal for Gaza a ‘breakthrough’
by Julian Borger in Washington from World news | The Guardian on (#6P080)
White House says proposal is in line with deal outlined by Joe Biden in late May, but work is still to be done
The White House has described the latest Hamas ceasefire proposal for Gaza as a breakthrough" establishing a framework for a possible hostage deal, but warned that difficult negotiations remained over the implementation of the agreement.
A senior US official said the Biden administration received the latest Hamas offer a couple of days ago" and had been studying it ahead of a 30-minute telephone call between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.
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