On Friday’s CNN News Central broadcast, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, said the media has downplayed the extent to which Hamas has blocked the ceasefire. Specifically, he called for the following: new york times For reporting that Hamas reportedly accepted a cease-fire proposal that was close to what Israel wanted, but was “not even close to it.”
“The biggest obstacle to a ceasefire at the moment is Hamas,” Smith said. “And it’s largely underreported. A ceasefire brokered by the president for several months to allow for the return of hostages and a temporary ceasefire.” An agreement has been considered. Hamas blocked it and said, “No, Israel must withdraw completely and have a permanent ceasefire. And, by the way, we will return some of the hostages over a long period of time. Only,” he said.
President Joe Biden then publicly threatened Israel over its invasion of the populated area of Rafah, responding to a question about whether Hamas was “disincentivized to make a deal or some kind of pause.” Ta. “Look, some of the widespread reporting on this is part of the problem,” Smith said. new york times It was initially reported that Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire, which was primarily sought by Israel. That wasn’t the case. It wasn’t even close. Much of the global news coverage is[reported] I think that’s the problem that Hamas is creating. ”
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