U.S. White House official spoke to Hamas regarding negotiations regarding a cessation of the ongoing fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas.
During the negotiations, a proposal was made to Hamas, and they are currently waiting for a response. If a ceasefire of about six weeks is achieved, much can be done to ease the burden on the people of the Gaza Strip and strengthen humanitarian assistance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emphasis on carrying out a ground operation in Rafah, where many evacuees are taking shelter.