Blinken acknowledges ‘clear nonstarters’ in Hamas proposal but sees path forward

Published February 7, 2024 4:34pm ET



Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged “clear nonstarters” in Hamas’s counterproposal for an extended ceasefire between the Gaza-based U.S.-designated terrorist group and Israel.

He was able to discuss Hamas’s counteroffer with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday, who responded much more negatively than President Joe Biden’s top diplomat.

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