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

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.

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

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

• Military personnel

• Business leaders

• State Department officials

• Journalists

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

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

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