Hamas responds to Gaza cease-fire plan seeking some changes. US says it's 'evaluating' the reply

Hamas has provided its response to a ceasefire plan mediated by Egypt and Qatar, which is supported by the US and the UN Security Council. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is urging Hamas to accept the plan, which includes a ceasefire and hostage exchange. Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East, discussing the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Hamas has welcomed a recent UN vote but has yet to officially respond to the US-backed proposal.

What countries are mediating the ceasefire plan that Hamas responded to?

• Egypt and Qatar

• Jordan and Lebanon

• Saudi Arabia and UAE

• Turkey and Iran

Who is urging Hamas to accept the Gaza ceasefire plan?

• US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

• The Prime Minister of Israel

• The UN Secretary-General

• The President of the United States

What does the US-backed proposal for Gaza include?

• An immediate ceasefire and hostage exchange

• A permanent peace treaty

• Military intervention

• Economic sanctions on Hamas

On which diplomatic mission is Anthony Blinken currently?

• His fifth mission

• His tenth mission

• His eighth mission

• His first mission

Where did Blinken meet with leaders to discuss the humanitarian situation?

• In Egypt

• In Jordan

• In Israel

• In Qatar