White House says gaps remain between Israel and Hamas on ceasefire deal
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said in a statement: "Senior U.S. officials are currently holding talks in Cairo with the goal of brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, there are still differences that need to be addressed by both parties involved."
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- Published Date: 10:23 | 08 July 2024
- Modified Date: 10:23 | 08 July 2024
Senior U.S. officials are in Cairo for talks to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but gaps still remain between the two sides, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Monday.
Kirby said CIA Director Bill Burns and U.S. Middle East envoy Brett McGurk were in Egypt, meeting with their Egyptian, Israeli and Jordanian counterparts, adding that there will be "follow-on discussions" in the next few days.
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