US Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns has said there is “still a possibility” of a Gaza ceasefire deal, although many complicated issues remain, Reuters reports.

“I think there’s still the possibility of such a deal. And as I said, it won’t be for lack of trying on our part, working very closely with our Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian counterparts. This is a very tough process. I dont think anyone can guarantee success. The only thing I think you can guarantee is that the alternatives are worse,” he told a House of Representatives hearing.