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Monday, January 29, 2024
White House sees framework for new hostage deal, says talks constructive
Talks on releasing hostages in Gaza have been “constructive” and the United States sees a framework for another deal, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells MSNBC in an interview. “I don’t think we have a deal that’s imminently about to happen or that we can announce,” he says, “but I do think we’ve made some progress.”
He says the US still believes a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict offers the best promise for the future.
He notes that Washington is pleased that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA appears to be taking seriously allegations that its staffers were involved in the October 7 massacre in Israel.
Kirby also says the US does not want a wider war with Iran or the region, adding that the administration believes a single drone was responsible for targeting US service members in Jordan over the weekend.
The Times of Israel Community.