Hamas responds to cease-fire proposal backed by UN Security Council

Qatar and Egypt received a response Tuesday from Hamas and the Palestinian factions on a cease-fire proposal recently endorsed by the United Nations Security Council, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on X.

“The two sides confirm that their joint mediation efforts with the United States of America will continue until an agreement is reached and that the mediators will examine the response and coordinate with the parties concerned regarding the next steps,” Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote.

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Tuesday afternoon it is “helpful” to have Hamas’ response to the resolution but declined immediate comment as U.S. officials are still reviewing it.