The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, addressed queries regarding the administration’s awareness and involvement in a recent ceasefire proposal negotiated by Egypt and Qatar with Hamas. In a press briefing, Jean-Pierre emphasized the complexities of the negotiation process, which involves intermediaries in Doha and Cairo.
When pressed on whether any U.S. administration members were aware of or involved in the ceasefire deal before Hamas accepted it, Jean-Pierre firmly denied any unilateral actions or side deals by the U.S. She reassured that American diplomats have consistently engaged with Israeli counterparts throughout the process, denying any prior knowledge of the proposal before Hamas’s announcement.
Jean-Pierre’s responses underline the administration’s commitment to transparency and coordination with Israel in these diplomatic efforts.
