US Secretary of State Blinken's efforts to broker a ceasefire deal with Hamas

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Hamas to accept ceasefire deal, Hamas demands written guarantee of permanent ceasefire, US proposes deal similar to past Hamas proposals, Hamas rejects and asks for more concessions, Blinken criticizes Hamas response, Hamas insists on additional demands including control of Gaza-Egypt border

Key Points

  • US Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal
  • Hamas demands a written guarantee of a permanent ceasefire
  • US proposes a deal similar to past Hamas proposals
  • Hamas rejects the proposal and asks for more concessions
  • Hamas insists on additional demands including control of the Gaza-Egypt border
  • Blinken criticizes Hamas for proposing changes beyond previously accepted positions

Pros

  • Efforts to broker a ceasefire deal to stop the violence
  • International support for the proposed deal

Cons

  • Hamas demanding written guarantee of permanent ceasefire
  • Hamas rejecting similar proposals in the past
  • Stalemate in negotiations with Hamas