Today the leader of "Hezbollah" Hassan Nasrallah stated that "Hamas" is negotiating on behalf of the entire "Axis of Resistance", an alliance formed over the years of Iranian support against the influence of Israel and the United States in the Middle East, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.
"We agree with what they agree with," Nasrallah said.
At the same time, Israel and the US agreed on the importance of seizing the opportunity for a ceasefire in Gaza, but challenges remain, Israel's Defense Ministry said after Minister Yoav Galant met with the US envoy to the Middle East Brett McGurk.
"The two discussed the importance of using the opportunity to conclude an agreement on the return of hostages held in Gaza by ``Hamas,'' the ministry said in a statement about the meeting, which took place last night. "They talked about the challenges that need to be overcome to reach an agreement, as well as possible solutions,", the statement added.
Galant also said that Israel supports the opening of the Rafah border crossing. between Gaza and Egypt, but will not tolerate the return of "Hamas" in the region, the ministry said.