Hamas agrees to negotiate Gaza ceasefire without delay
The agreement provides for the release of hostages and negotiations on a ceasefire (Photo: Getty Images)
Hamas has supported the US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and is ready to begin negotiations, reports Reuters.
According to the agency, on Friday, Hamas stated that it responded to the US ceasefire proposal in Gaza in a positive spirit.
The group is prepared to enter talks to implement the agreement, which includes the release of hostages and negotiations to end the conflict.
The official website of the movement states that Hamas has completed internal consultations, as well as discussions with Palestinian factions and forces regarding the latest proposal from mediators on stopping aggression against our people in Gaza.
“The movement has delivered its response to the brotherly mediators, which was characterized by a positive spirit. Hamas is fully prepared, with all seriousness, to immediately enter a new round of negotiations on the mechanism for implementing this framework,” the statement says.
At the same time, a Palestinian representative of a militant group affiliated with Hamas stated that concerns remain regarding:
- humanitarian aid;
- passage through the Rafah crossing point into Egypt;
- clarity about the schedule for the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Reuters notes that this indicates potential challenges that the parties to the conflict still face.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a final proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in the nearly 21-month-long war between Israel and Hamas, stating that he expected a response from the parties within hours.
Additionally, on Tuesday, he posted on social media that Israel had agreed to the necessary conditions to end the 60-day ceasefire, during which efforts would be made to stop the war involving the US ally in the Palestinian enclave.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to comment on Trump’s statement, and in their public statements, the parties remain far apart.
Netanyahu to meet with Trump
Recently, Bloomberg reported that Netanyahu will visit the White House on Monday to meet with Trump.
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7, according to Israeli and US officials, as the administration urges its ally to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas,” Bloomberg wrote.
Additionally, on Monday, the White House stated that it is working on finalizing the date for the meeting.
