The White House announced that Washington is close to reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

White House spokesman John Kirby said that US officials believe that the "Israeli" and Hamas sides are close to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

Kirbyali noted that they are cautiously optimistic, adding: "We have already reached this stage, where we have not been able to cross the finish line yet."

In the same context, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas confirmed that in light of the serious and positive discussions taking place in Doha today under the auspices of the Qatari and Egyptian mediator brothers, reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange is possible if the occupation stops setting new conditions.