JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel and the U.S. say the ball is in Hamas’ court as the world watches and waits for a response to Israel’s ceasefire offer.
According to reports, that would see the release of some of the hostages as well as more aid for the people of Gaza.
Arab media reports suggest Hamas will refuse the deal, though no official answer has been given.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicates Hamas’ response will show whether or not the Iranian proxy has a heart for the Arabs it rules over.
“Hamas has to decide whether it will take this deal and actually advance the situation for people that it purports to care about in Gaze,” Blinken stated. There is no time for delay. There’s no time for further haggling. The deal is there. They should take it.”
While in Israel, Blinken visited Kibbutz Nir Oz on the Gaza border, as well as the Kerem Shalom Crossing, where most aid is entering Gaza.
He continues to insist the soon-to-come Rafah invasion is a bad idea, but Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant insists invading the last Hamas stronghold is the best way to find and free the hostages.
“We are determined to
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