Hopeful Signs: Blinken on Hamas' Ceasefire Support

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about a recent Hamas statement supporting a UN resolution for a Gaza ceasefire. He emphasized the importance of leadership from Gaza in these matters. Blinken mentioned that discussions on Gaza's future post-ceasefire would continue over the next few days.

U.S. secretary of state Antony Blinken said on Tuesday a Hamas statement of support for a UN resolution backing a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza was a 'hopeful sign', while word coming from the Palestinian militant group's leadership in Gaza is what counts.

Conversations on plans for Gaza following the ceasefire would continue on Tuesday afternoon and in the next couple of days, Blinken said. "It's imperative that we have these plans."