WASHINGTON — Hamas has submitted its response on the proposed cease-fire with Israel to Egyptian and Qatari mediators, two sources familiar with the talks told Al-Monitor. The sources did not elaborate on the substance of the response.
The news comes a day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution backing the proposal laid out by President Joe Biden on May 31. Hamas on Monday said in a statement that it welcomed the resolution’s passage and was ready to cooperate on indirect negotiations over a permanent cease-fire. US officials have described the latest offer as nearly identical to Hamas’ own proposals.
This is a developing story.