Palestinian militant group Hamas stated that Israel has imposed new conditions regarding withdrawal, ceasefire, prisoner release, and the return of displaced Palestinians, leading to delays in reaching a ceasefire agreement. However, Hamas emphasized its flexibility and expressed optimism that the talks, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are progressing seriously.
The silhouettes of a military vehicle and a soldier are seen near the Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas , in Israel , Dec 16, 2024. DUBAI: Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday that Israel has set new conditions that have led to delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Hamas said, however, that it was showing flexibility and that the talks on a ceasefire, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are going in a serious direction. "The occupation has set new conditions related to withdrawal, ceasefire, prisoners, and the return of the displaced, which has delayed reaching the agreement that was available," Hamas said.
An Israeli negotiation team returned to Israel from Qatar on Tuesday evening for"internal consultations" regarding a hostage deal after a significant week of talks about Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Tuesday. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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