Hamas says it has given a “optimistic” response to the newest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza however mentioned additional talks have been wanted on implementation.
It was not clear if Hamas’ assertion meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas has been looking for ensures that the preliminary truce would result in a complete finish to the warfare, now almost 21 months outdated.
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Trump mentioned Tuesday that Israel had agreed on phrases for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to simply accept the deal earlier than circumstances worsen.
In an announcement issued late Friday, Hamas mentioned it has “delivered the response to the mediators, which was optimistic.”
“The motion is prepared in all seriousness to enter instantly right into a spherical of negotiations on the mechanism to implement this framework,” it mentioned, with out elaborating.
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