Unknowns Remain Behind Gaza Ceasefire – Hamas
- July 10, 2024
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A senior Hamas official commented on Wednesday that Israel ‘not serious’ about reaching Gaza ceasefire dealAlthough he acknowledged that “it is too early to talk about optimism or
A senior Hamas official commented on Wednesday that Israel ‘not serious’ about reaching Gaza ceasefire dealAlthough he acknowledged that “it is too early to talk about optimism or pessimism” about the negotiations.
“Israel is not serious about reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza”said Hussam Badran, a senior Hamas official, who noted that “the mediators and everyone understands that (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his government are the reason for the failure of the negotiations.”
So, He said that “the weakness of Israel’s political, military and security systems is a card in the hands of the resistance.” and noted that “attempts to put pressure on the movement at the local or political level will not force it to change its positions,” the newspaper reports. Filastinassociated with Hamas.
In this sense, condemned Israel’s attempts to “transfer the population of northern Gaza to the south, ignoring demands for the return of displaced persons” and insisted that “any Israeli withdrawal at any time would apply to the entire Gaza Strip.”
Badran himself said on Monday that The group gave a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a possible agreement. and pointed out that “the ball is in the court” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He also added:
If the US administration is serious about stopping the war, it must pressure Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire.
Hussam Badran, a senior Hamas official. | Photo: European Council on Foreign Relations.
Hours later, White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby assured that there is a “possibility” for a ceasefire despite “some differences” as part of a proposal presented by US President Joe Biden.
The plan presented by Biden is divided into three phases.: The first proposes a hostage exchange and a short-term ceasefire, while the second calls for a “permanent cessation of hostilities” and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. The third and final stage involves a multi-year reconstruction plan for the Strip.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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