 Hamas gave its response to the latest proposal, which was presented by President Biden several weeks ago. It appears to be a positive response. It may even have finally overcome what's been the main stumbling block, the demand by Hamas that there must be a permanent ceasefire before any movement forward. We will still have to see if Israel, the Israeli government, can accept that and make perhaps some concession itself about its demand that it must be able to continue fighting, if necessary, after