Blinken lands in Qatar as U.S. evaluates Hamas' response to cease-fire deal

Blinken lands in Qatar as U.S. evaluates Hamas' response to cease-fire deal

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Anthony Blinken arrives in Qatar as part of a Middle East tour aimed at advancing a hostage ceasefire deal. Following Hamas's response to the proposal, US officials engage with Egyptian counterparts to assess the situation. While details of Hamas's reply remain undisclosed, the BBC reports that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad emphasize the need to halt aggression on Gaza.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Anthony Blinken's visit to Qatar?

To negotiate a trade deal

To establish a new embassy

To advance a hostage ceasefire agreement

To attend a cultural event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the U.S. send to meet with Egyptian officials regarding the Hamas proposal?

Military personnel

Business leaders

State Department officials

Journalists

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Kirby say about the response from Hamas?

It is being evaluated

It was ignored

It was rejected outright

It was accepted immediately

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the BBC report about the statement from Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

They have agreed to a peace treaty

They prioritize Palestinian interests and call for a halt to aggression

They plan to increase aggression

They are seeking international support for military action

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized in the statement from Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad according to the BBC?

The expansion of military operations

The establishment of new settlements

The need for more negotiations

The necessity of a complete halt to aggression on Gaza