White House says still awaiting official Hamas response to hostage-ceasefire deal proposal

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, May 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, May 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The White House says it is still awaiting an official response by Hamas to the latest hostage deal and ceasefire proposal for Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

Spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters that US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the issue during a meeting on Saturday.

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