The radical Palestinian movement Hamas should immediately accept the ceasefire offer and release all Israeli hostages, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during telephone conversations with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
According to written statements by US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, Blinken spoke with Gantz and Galant about "the proposal to achieve a full and complete ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal, secure the release of all hostages, and surge humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza." "The Secretary commended Israel’s readiness to conclude a deal and affirmed that the onus is on Hamas to accept," Miller added.
Blinken opined that "the proposal would advance Israel’s long-term security interests, including by unlocking the possibility of calm along Israel’s border with Lebanon that would allow Israelis to return to their homes."
US President Joe Biden on May 31 presented a three-step plan to de-escalate tensions over Gaza, which he said was put forward by the Israeli side. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said that according to the proposal, Israel will continue to insist that its conditions be met before a permanent ceasefire is implemented.
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