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Kirby says Hamas and Israel can 'close gaps' in Cairo talks
7 May 2024 17:45 BST
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Hamas and Israel should be able to close the remaining gaps in a ceasefire deal.
He confirmed talks brokered by Egypt and Qatar had resumed in Cairo.
He added that Israel told the US its seizure of the Rafah crossing was designed to prevent Hamas from smuggling funds and weapons into Gaza, and that the US was working to resume aid shipments