Hamas officials said on Friday that they have responded to President Trump 60-day ceasefire proposal In a “positive” manner but indicated that more talks are required.
Trump told reporters on Thursday that the step comes that he Expect a response The Palestinian terrorist group within “24 hours” about the agreement Temporarily stop its fight With Israel in Gaza Strip. It is not clear whether the statement means that the ceasefire will be accepted, but the group told the mediators that it is “seriously ready to enter a round of talks.”
His reply comes a few hours after killing 15 Palestinians in the Israeli air strike in Gaza, while hospital officials said 20 people died in the firing seeking help. The Associated Press,
Hamas has sought a guarantee from Israel that the Trus will take to the end of the war of about two years. The president has for months Pushed both sides to agree For a ceasefire deal which would include the release of all the remaining hostages – who were taken captive during the amazing attack of the militant group on 7 October, 2023.
The latest Vikas comes in the form of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Hope to visit the White House Next week for discussion. Earlier this week, Trump said that Israel Had agreed to conditions And urged Hamas to follow the suit, warning that the circumstances could spoil the conversation of peace.
“My representatives held a long and productive meeting on Gaza with Israel today. Israel agreed to the conditions necessary to finalize the 60 -day ceasefire, during that time we will work with all the parties to end the war,” President wrote on Tuesday Social on truth. “People of Katris and Egypt, who have worked hard to help bring peace, will distribute this final proposal.”
“I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this deal, because it will not be better – it will only be worse,” he said.
With the knowledge of the talks, an official told AP that Hamas has requested several things before agreeing to a trus. The ceasefire was brokenThe group also asked that humanitarian aid is capable of flowing uninterrupted in Gaza and negotiations from a period of 60-day when necessary to permanently eliminate the war.
The release of the remaining hostages will also be part of the deal, the officer told The News Wire.
During his visit with Trump next week, Netanyahu said that the war with Gaza would be on the agenda. Israeli leader has said in peace talks in the last round that his mission Erase The goal is still.
He has recently appreciated the President US attack in Iran Three enrichment facilities killed as Trump administration Iranians pressurize the authorities To end your nuclear program. A delicate ceasefire between Israel and Tehran Lives in place Last month back and forth after the air strike days.
Associated Press contributed.
