The US has urged the militant Palestinian organization Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. “In recent days, there has been new progress in talks and currently, the onus is indeed on Hamas,” spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday at the White House. “There is a deal on the table and they need to take it,” she added. “We believe that all efforts need to be brought to bear to convince Hamas to accept the proposal immediately.” “It is way past time to get these hostages home” Jean-Pierre said further. “It was way past time to get to a ceasefire, and we need to make sure w…