John Kirby: "Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal"
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated that there are no new updates on the efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. He emphasized that while the Biden administration is diligently working on the issue, "We are not on the verge of signing an agreement." However, he acknowledged that "Hamas continues to be the main stumbling block," and that significant pressure is being applied to the group.