United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal.&nbsp;

In Doha, he informed the reporters that a few of the changes were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal".

On Tuesday (June 11), Hamas said that it was willing to "deal positively" with the process, however, it emphasised the need for Israel to agree to full withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire.&nbsp;According to The Times Of Israel, the main issue on which the deal is getting stuck is that the Palestinian terror group has been demanding an Israeli guarantee up front which will agree to a permanent ceasefire.

The proposal has not been publicly endorsed by Israel's prime minister which US President Joe Biden had claimed was offered by the country while outlining it 12 days ago.&nbsp;

However, Blinken said Benjamin Netanyahu had "reaffirmed his commitment" in a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday (June 10). A resolution was passed by the UNSC in support of the proposal and he added that Washington DC has been exerting diplomatic pressure.

At a press conference, Blinken said that they were discussing the changes which were requested by Hamas to the US-backed ceasefire proposal.

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"A deal was on the table that was virtually identical to a proposal that&nbsp;Hamas put forward on 6 May&nbsp;- a deal that the entire world is behind, that Israel has accepted, and Hamas could have answered with a single word: 'yes'," Blinken said.

"Instead, Hamas waited nearly two weeks and then proposed more changes, a number of which go beyond positions that it had previously taken and accepted. As a result, the war that Hamas started… will go on, more people will suffer, Palestinians will suffer, more Israelis will suffer," he added.

Hamas issued a statement, in which the terror group called for "a complete halt of the ongoing aggression against Gaza" and the Israeli forces' full withdrawal.

Hamas political bureau's member Izzat al-Rishq said their response was "responsible, serious and positive" and had opened up "a wide pathway" for reaching an agreement.

<h2>Shift in conflict</h2>

Hamas, later in a statement, said that they have shown "full positivity" in its efforts to reach an agreement and have appealed to Blinken to put "direct pressure" on Israel.

Even after facing setbacks, Blinken said the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, will "try to close this deal".

Watch:&nbsp;Hezbollah vows escalation after killing of a commander by Israel

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"I believe those gaps are bridgeable. But that doesn't mean they will be bridged because, ultimately, Hamas has to decide," Blinken said.

Meanwhile, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said that both Israel and Hamas are required to make some concessions.

"We are witnessing a shift in this conflict in the recent period and there is a clear and firm call to end this war," he said.

"In the coming weeks, we will put forward proposals for key elements of a 'day after plan', including concrete ideas for how to manage governance, security, reconstruction," Blinken said.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal.

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said to the militant group Hamas that it is "time for the haggling to stop" after "numerous changes" were proposed by its leaders to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire as well as hostage release deal. In Doha, he informed the reporters that a few of the changes were "workable" and others were not workable, but that the United States and mediators Qatar and Egypt will "try to close this deal". On Tuesday (June 11), Hamas said that it was willing to "deal positively" with the process, however, it emphasised the need for Israel to agree to full withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire. According to The Times Of Israel, the main issue on which the deal is getting stuck is that the Palestinian terror group has been demanding an Israeli guarantee up front which will agree to a permanent ceasefire. The proposal has not been publicly endorsed by Israel's prime minister which US President Joe Biden had claimed was offered by the country while outlining it 12 days ago. However, Blinken said Benjamin Netanyahu had "reaffirmed his commitment" in a meeting in Jerusalem on Monday (June 10). A resolution was passed by the UNSC in support of the proposal and he added that Washington DC has been exerting diplomatic pressure. At a press conference, Blinken said that they were discussing the changes which were requested by Hamas to the US-backed ceasefire proposal. Also Read: More than 100 rockets fired towards Israel after the killing of Hezbollah commander "A deal was on the table that was virtually identical to a proposal that Hamas put forward on 6 May - a deal that the entire world is behind, that Israel has accepted, and Hamas could have answered with a single word: 'yes'," Blinken said. "Instead, Hamas waited nearly two weeks and then proposed more changes, a number of which go beyond positions that it had previously taken and accepted. As a result, the war that Hamas started… will go on, more people will suffer, Palestinians will suffer, more Israelis will suffer," he added. Hamas issued a statement, in which the terror group called for "a complete halt of the ongoing aggression against Gaza" and the Israeli forces' full withdrawal. Hamas political bureau's member Izzat al-Rishq said their response was "responsible, serious and positive" and had opened up "a wide pathway" for reaching an agreement. Shift in conflict Hamas, later in a statement, said that they have shown "full positivity" in its efforts to reach an agreement and have appealed to Blinken to put "direct pressure" on Israel. Even after facing setbacks, Blinken said the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, will "try to close this deal". Watch: Hezbollah vows escalation after killing of a commander by Israel "I believe those gaps are bridgeable. But that doesn't mean they will be bridged because, ultimately, Hamas has to decide," Blinken said. Meanwhile, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said that both Israel and Hamas are required to make some concessions. "We are witnessing a shift in this conflict in the recent period and there is a clear and firm call to end this war," he said. "In the coming weeks, we will put forward proposals for key elements of a 'day after plan', including concrete ideas for how to manage governance, security, reconstruction," Blinken said. (With inputs from agencies)

US says some changes proposed by Hamas in ceasefire deal 'unworkable', will try to 'close the deal'

The United States said that it has started “evaluating” the formal response sent by Hamas to their Gaza ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;

US Secretary of State&nbsp;Antony Blinken has been making efforts to channel global support for a UN Security Council resolution which supports the proposal of a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel.

A Hamas official on Tuesday (June 11) said that they submitted a response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators which sought some “amendments” and added that ensuring a “complete stop” to the war was their priority.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said that the response included “amendments that confirm the ceasefire, withdrawal, reconstruction and [prisoner] exchange”.

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On Tuesday (June 11), US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby informed the journalists that Washington received the reply from Hamas and was “evaluating it right now".&nbsp;

On the second day of his Middle East visit, Blinken said that Israel’s Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu “reaffirmed his commitment” to the proposal.

Blinken held talks with Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday (June 11) and also held discussions with the families of the hostages before he travelled to Jordan to hold an emergency summit on humanitarian aid for Gaza.&nbsp;

In the Gaza Strip, the population has suffered massive displacement and more than a million people are on the brink of famine.

Speaking at a conference, Blinken announced an extra $404mn&nbsp;in funding for humanitarian aid for&nbsp;Gaza and appealed to other countries to increase donations.

<h2>US unveils ceasefire deal for Israel and Hamas&nbsp;</h2>

US President Joe Biden unveiled the ceasefire deal at the end of May and it was approved by the United Nations on Monday (June 10).

Watch:&nbsp;Israel war: Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals

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The deal was presented by Biden as an Israeli initiative as he said that the ceasefire proposal which didn't work earlier was a&nbsp;“non-starter”.

The proposal called for an initial exchange of elderly, sick or female hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.&nbsp;

The ceasefire is aimed at permanently ending&nbsp;hostilities and ensure&nbsp;that all hostages are released in the second phase.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States said that it has started “evaluating” the formal response sent by Hamas to their Gaza ceasefire proposal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been making efforts to channel global support for a UN Security Council resolution which supports the proposal of a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel.

The United States said that it has started “evaluating” the formal response sent by Hamas to their Gaza ceasefire proposal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been making efforts to channel global support for a UN Security Council resolution which supports the proposal of a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel. A Hamas official on Tuesday (June 11) said that they submitted a response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators which sought some “amendments” and added that ensuring a “complete stop” to the war was their priority. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha said that the response included “amendments that confirm the ceasefire, withdrawal, reconstruction and [prisoner] exchange”. Also Read: UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan On Tuesday (June 11), US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby informed the journalists that Washington received the reply from Hamas and was “evaluating it right now". On the second day of his Middle East visit, Blinken said that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “reaffirmed his commitment” to the proposal. Blinken held talks with Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday (June 11) and also held discussions with the families of the hostages before he travelled to Jordan to hold an emergency summit on humanitarian aid for Gaza. In the Gaza Strip, the population has suffered massive displacement and more than a million people are on the brink of famine. Speaking at a conference, Blinken announced an extra $404mn in funding for humanitarian aid for Gaza and appealed to other countries to increase donations. US unveils ceasefire deal for Israel and Hamas US President Joe Biden unveiled the ceasefire deal at the end of May and it was approved by the United Nations on Monday (June 10). Watch: Israel war: Hamas proposes new timeline for ceasefire, offers ammendments to US-backed proposals The deal was presented by Biden as an Israeli initiative as he said that the ceasefire proposal which didn't work earlier was a “non-starter”. The proposal called for an initial exchange of elderly, sick or female hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel. The ceasefire is aimed at permanently ending hostilities and ensure that all hostages are released in the second phase. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

US 'evaluating' amendments sought by Hamas in Gaza ceasefire proposal

United States President Joe Biden, while speaking at a press conference, said that Israel's ceasefire proposal will have three phases.&nbsp;

He added that the first phase will last for six weeks and will include a "full and complete ceasefire"; withdrawal of Israeli forces "from all populated areas of Gaza"; release of a number of hostages, including women, the elderly, the wounded in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners' release.&nbsp;

Biden added that Palestinian civilians would be able to return anywhere in Gaza and humanitarian assistance will be increased.&nbsp;

He said that the ceasefire plan will allow a "surge" in humanitarian aid and there will be "600 trucks carrying aid into Gaza every single day."

"With a ceasefire, that aid could be safely and effectively distributed to all who need it. All that and more would begin immediately," said Biden.&nbsp;

The phase three of the ceasefire plan will include the return of remains of hostages who were abducted from Israel on October 7 and are now dead.

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"Any final remains of hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families," said Biden.&nbsp; He, however, accepted that some people in Israel would not agree with the proposal. &nbsp;

"I urge the leadership in Israel to stand behind this deal, despite whatever pressure comes," he added.

While addressing the citizens of Israel, Biden said that he has made a life-long commitment to the country.

"I ask you to take a step back and think what will happen if this moment is lost," said Biden. He added that "we can't lose this moment" and further argued against "indefinite war".

The US president emphasised the need for a diplomatic solution in the war-torn region. He said&nbsp;that Palestinian and Israeli leaders will have to come together and rebuild Gaza in a way that Hamas is not rearmed.&nbsp;

Biden said that the US government will provide all possible help to build schools and hospitals in Gaza. He said that the proposal is also giving Israel a chance to emerge as a strong regional player.

"All this progress would make Israel more secure," said Biden, adding they will no longer be "living in the shadow of a terrorist attack".

"All this would create the conditions for a different future, and a better future, for the Palestinian people," a future of "dignity" and "freedom", he said, adding, "This path is available, once the deal is struck."

<h2>Biden calls it a 'truly decisive moment', appeals to 'end war'</h2>

The US president said that it is&nbsp;"truly a decisive moment". "Israel has made their proposal, and Hamas says it wants a ceasefire - this deal is an opportunity prove whether they really mean it. Hamas needs to take the deal," he said.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel war: Rafah battle intensifies as Israel seizes key Gaza-Egypt corridor

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Biden said that people have for months&nbsp;called for a ceasefire and now it is the time to yield to their voices and bring Hamas to an agreement over the deal.

While finishing his address, Biden said, "It's time to begin this new stage" and ring the hostages back so that Israel is secured and suffering ends. "It's time for this war to end, and for the day after to begin," he added.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden, while speaking at a press conference, said that Israel's ceasefire proposal will have three phases. He added that the first phase will last for six weeks and will include a "full and complete ceasefire"; withdrawal of Israeli forces "from all populated areas of Gaza"; release of a number of hostages, including women, the elderly, the wounded in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners' release.

United States President Joe Biden, while speaking at a press conference, said that Israel's ceasefire proposal will have three phases. He added that the first phase will last for six weeks and will include a "full and complete ceasefire"; withdrawal of Israeli forces "from all populated areas of Gaza"; release of a number of hostages, including women, the elderly, the wounded in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners' release. Biden added that Palestinian civilians would be able to return anywhere in Gaza and humanitarian assistance will be increased. He said that the ceasefire plan will allow a "surge" in humanitarian aid and there will be "600 trucks carrying aid into Gaza every single day." "With a ceasefire, that aid could be safely and effectively distributed to all who need it. All that and more would begin immediately," said Biden. The phase three of the ceasefire plan will include the return of remains of hostages who were abducted from Israel on October 7 and are now dead. Also Read: Gaza war: Israel storms into central Rafah, turns a deaf ear to international outcry "Any final remains of hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families," said Biden. He, however, accepted that some people in Israel would not agree with the proposal. "I urge the leadership in Israel to stand behind this deal, despite whatever pressure comes," he added. While addressing the citizens of Israel, Biden said that he has made a life-long commitment to the country. "I ask you to take a step back and think what will happen if this moment is lost," said Biden. He added that "we can't lose this moment" and further argued against "indefinite war". The US president emphasised the need for a diplomatic solution in the war-torn region. He said that Palestinian and Israeli leaders will have to come together and rebuild Gaza in a way that Hamas is not rearmed. Biden said that the US government will provide all possible help to build schools and hospitals in Gaza. He said that the proposal is also giving Israel a chance to emerge as a strong regional player. "All this progress would make Israel more secure," said Biden, adding they will no longer be "living in the shadow of a terrorist attack". "All this would create the conditions for a different future, and a better future, for the Palestinian people," a future of "dignity" and "freedom", he said, adding, "This path is available, once the deal is struck." Biden calls it a 'truly decisive moment', appeals to 'end war' The US president said that it is "truly a decisive moment". "Israel has made their proposal, and Hamas says it wants a ceasefire - this deal is an opportunity prove whether they really mean it. Hamas needs to take the deal," he said. Watch: Israel war: Rafah battle intensifies as Israel seizes key Gaza-Egypt corridor Biden said that people have for months called for a ceasefire and now it is the time to yield to their voices and bring Hamas to an agreement over the deal. While finishing his address, Biden said, "It's time to begin this new stage" and ring the hostages back so that Israel is secured and suffering ends. "It's time for this war to end, and for the day after to begin," he added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden lays out new Israel ceasefire proposal, says it's 'time for this war to end'

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