The Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are facing disagreements over the prospects of reaching a deal for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release. Netanyahu has expressed skepticism, stating that a breakthrough is not close despite U.S. officials working on a revised proposal to address remaining disputes.
According to National security spokesman John Kirby, the only disagreements remaining are related to the implementation details of the cease-fire proposal. President Joe Biden's team has been working with mediators Egypt and Qatar to facilitate an agreement between Israel and Hamas in the 11-month war in Gaza.
