US, Qatar and Egypt evaluating Hamas response to Gaza cease-fire proposal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, attends the "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza" conference, at the Dead Sea, Jordan, June 11, 2024. Families and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza hold banners and flags during a protest calling for their return, outside meetings of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 11, 2024.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Wednesday with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as U.S., Qatari and Egyptian officials evaluate Hamas’ response to a proposed multistage cease-fire in Gaza.