Blinken sees ‘possibility and urgency’ to finalize Israel-Hamas ceasefire

U.S. officials are working to finalize a ceasefire deal to release hostages held by Hamas, despite Israel’s rejection of a new proposal from the terrorist organization, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

“There has been a counterproposal put forward by Hamas,” Blinken told reporters in Austria. “We’re working intensively with Israel, with Qatar, with Egypt, to bridge the remaining gaps and to try to reach an agreement.”