Qatar’s prime minister said Hamas has given a “generally positive” response to a proposed truce deal with Israel, while reiterating its demand for an end to the Israeli assault on Gaza. 

Joining the discussion: 

• Yossi Mekelberg is an Associate Fellow at Chatham House. 
• Negar Mortazavi is a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy.
• Amotz Asa-El is a Senior Commentator with The Jerusalem Post.
• Abdel Bari Atwan is the Editor-in-Chief of Rai al-Youm.

BREAKING: Hamas has given a "generally positive" response to the latest Gaza cease-fire proposal, Qatar's prime minister says. https://t.co/SliSNJGLH0

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 6, 2024

"We continue to believe that an agreement is possible.”

Secretary of State Antony Blinken intends to discuss Hamas's response to a proposed deal with Israel tomorrow, following talks involving Egypt, the US, and Qatar ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/uNDJ9MIDYW

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) February 6, 2024