The White House confirmed that Hamas had submitted a positive ceasefire response on Monday but declined to discuss the parameters or say if it was the proposal put forth by the United States, Israel, and other regional allies.
The terrorist group responsible for the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel said Monday afternoon that it had accepted a three-tiered ceasefire proposal that would allow for hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians arrested by Israeli forces to be released.
However, Israeli officials said in public statements that the proposal Hamas accepted was a watered-down version and would not be accepted by the Israeli government.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby fielded numerous questions on the subject from reporters during Monday’s White House p …