Jon Finer: Not Only Is Hamas Not Seeking a Cease-Fire, But Are Saying that Their Goal Is to Repeat the Attacks

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FINER: “What we are saying about a ceasefire, and I think it’s been very clear a position of this administration throughout, is that not only is Hamas not seeking a ceasefire, but they are saying that their goal is to repeat the events of October 7th, the horrific attacks that took place, again and again, to the extent that they can, until Israel is eliminated. Again, their rhetoric, obviously. We totally don’t accept that, and neither could Israel or would any country that has been subject to that sort of threat. And so calling on one side to accept a ceasefire under that circumstance, especially when Hamas retains the capabilities, Israel’s military operations are not yet complete, is not something that we’re going to support at this time."