News about cease-fire, Hamas, and Israel

US says ball in Hamas's court after hostage exchange proposal, but key issues remain over a total withdrawal and longterm cessation of fighting 'The devil is in the details... conditions are the conditions and they haven't changed,' says the @JerusalemCenter's Dr. Jacques Neriah pic.twitter.com/10ZtYwI7CV

Ultra-Orthodox Israeli parties greenlight ceasefire plan for the return of hostages held in Gaza, despite opposition from far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich 'The whole focus now is on the 18 ministers that belong to the Likud party,' @BaligSladeen says pic.twitter.com/pvwkR34PKy

NEW: Israeli officials are concerned Netanyahu's statements in recents days could sabotage the "constructive ambiguity" used by negotiators to draft a proposed Israeli hostage-ceasefire deal that could be accepted by Hamas. My story on @axios www.axios.com/2024/06/03/gaza-hostage-ceasefire-deal-netanyahu

BREAKING: Biden urged the Emir of Qatar to use all appropriate measures to secure Hamas’ acceptance of the deal and affirmed that Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire and relief for the people of Gaza, the White House said