From the Liveblog of
Friday, December 1, 2023
US indicates Hamas to blame for resumed Gaza fighting, says it’s working to restart truce
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
The White House indicates that Hamas is responsible for the resumption of fighting in Gaza this morning but says that the US continues to work with Israel, Egypt and Qatar to try and restart the truce.
“Hamas has so far failed to produce a list of hostages that would enable a further extension of the pause,” a White House National Security Council spokesperson says in a statement.
The spokesperson notes that the truce allowed for the release of over 100 hostages and a surge in humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Biden and his national security team “will continue to remain deeply engaged as we look to free the remaining hostages and sustain and expand the international humanitarian response,” the statement adds.
