Washington (AFP) – The United States warns that any Gaza ceasefire by Israel would benefit Hamas, as the European Union considers a call for a humanitarian pause. A ceasefire would “give Hamas the ability to rest, to refit and to get ready to continue launching terrorist attacks against Israel,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters.
US rejects Mideast ceasefire calls, says would benefit Hamas: State Dept
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