Blinken Says a Lot of Work Remains on Cease-Fire and Hostage Talks as War in Gaza Enters 5th Month

Published on February 7, 2024

TEL AVIV—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that “a lot of work” remains to bridge the gap between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group on terms for a new cease-fire and hostage-release deal. Hamas laid out a three-phase plan to unfold over 4 1/2 months, responding to a proposal drawn up by the United States, Israel, Qatar, and Egypt. The plan stipulates that all hostages would be released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, including senior militants, and an end to the war. Israel made destroying Hamas one of its wartime objectives, and Hamas’ proposal would leave it in power in Gaza and allow it to rebuild its military capabilities. President Joe Biden said Hamas’ demands are “a little over the top” but that negotiations will continue....

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