US Secretary of State: ``We have received a response from Hamas,'' hoping for progress in negotiations in the Gaza Strip. Secretary Blinken expressed hope for progress, saying, ``There are still challenges, but an agreement is necessary and possible'' Hamas is calling for a complete ceasefire, while Israel is refusing to accept a ceasefire.
It appears that there is still a gap between the two sides, and it is unclear whether negotiations will be concluded.. U.S. Secretary of state Blinken is visiting Qatar in the Middle East, where he plays a mediating role between Israel and Hamas in negotiations.