US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with relatives of Israelis captured by Hamas and mentioned that the group had not yet responded to the proposed terms. He also stated that if the answer is yes, the US knows how to deal with Netanyahu. President Biden’s terms, known as the “Israeli proposal,” involve the exchange of hostages, ceasefire, withdrawal of IDF from Gaza Strip, and continued power for Hamas.
Burns is heading to Doha while McGurk is heading to Cairo, as reported by Axios. This trip aims at making progress in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with the help of Egypt and Qatar, to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and secure the release of abductees. The involvement of key officials such as Burns, McGurk, and Sullivan is crucial in advancing these talks and ensuring a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The support and mediation from the US, Egypt, and Qatar are vital in pushing Hamas towards accepting President Biden’s proposed terms for the ceasefire and release of abductees.