CNN reported that Hamas, Qatar and the Zionists oppose Biden’s “optimism”.

CNN reported that contrary to Biden’s recent statements about reaching a cease-fire agreement in Gaza by next week, the officials of Qatar, Hamas and the Zionist regime say that it is not possible to reach an agreement at least in this short time, and there are still differences.

On Monday, while at an ice cream shop in New York City, Biden said he hoped for a cease-fire in Gaza by “next Monday.” Meanwhile, CNN quoted a Zionist official saying: “We are surprised that he [Biden] used the word Monday and used the word ceasefire.” This Zionist official, who asked not to be named, said: “I don’t know on what basis he said this.”

On the other hand, Bassem Naim, a member of the Hamas political office, told CNN that the group is unaware of any ceasefire agreement that may be reached by next Monday.

In this regard, Qatar, which is a key mediator in the ceasefire talks, says that the timing of the ceasefire may be slightly different from what Biden says.

Majid Al-Ansari, the spokesman of Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, said: “If an agreement had been reached, you would have seen me happier. But we do not have an agreement so far and we are still working on negotiations in all areas.” The Qatari official continued: “Given the fact that the meetings are being held, we are seeing a positive direction, but we have not yet reached a final agreement.” “We hope to be able to announce a humanitarian pause before the start of Ramadan, which will ease the tension and allow us to get more aid into Gaza.”

Ansari said without referring to further details: “There is still a difference of opinion between the number and proportion of hostages and captives, as well as the movement of troops.”

It was said before that there is a difference of opinion between the proportion of Palestinian and Zionist prisoners who are exchanged. Also, “relocation of forces” probably refers to Hamas’ request for the complete withdrawal of the occupying army from the Gaza Strip.

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in response to CNN’s question about Biden’s comments: “What underlies the president’s optimism is looking at the framework that we have achieved through negotiations this week and last week. He believes and we also believe that we are on the way to reaching an agreement.”

That said, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday that Hamas is reviewing a proposed draft of the initial ceasefire plan. This truce lasted for 6 weeks, during which 40 Israeli hostages were exchanged for 400 Palestinian prisoners.