The United States believes that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants is still possible, according to John Kirby, the coordinator of the US National Security Council for Strategic Communications. “A close assessment of the two sides’ positions suggests they should be able to close the remaining gaps,” Kirby said. He recalled that Hamas responded to the ceasefire proposal yesterday, May 6, and offered to make amendments. “And that’s the task of negotiating. That’s what negotiations are all about.” he added. Israel’s position Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the possibility of…