The United States hopes that the radical Palestinian movement Hamas will respond positively to the proposal for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and hostage exchange. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced this on Friday, speaking at a forum organized by the McCain Institute in Sedona, Arizona, TASS reported.
„Right now, the best thing that can happen is an agreement that Hamas is exploring to achieve a ceasefire and the release of the hostages. We are waiting for an answer from Hamas, we are waiting to see if they will say “yes“ for a ceasefire and the release of hostages”, he said.