The deal between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas may not go smoothly. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said this at a briefing for journalists on January 15, broadcast on the US administration's YouTube channel.
"There is no doubt that not everything will go smoothly here," the spokeswoman said.
She said the U.S. sees a threat of escalation of the conflict in Gaza if Hamas does not release the hostages. Jean-Pierre specified that only two Americans will be released in the first phase of the deal.