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Hamas says it submitted ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward deal
- Hamas submitted a positive response to the latest U.S.-arranged 60-day ceasefire proposal in Gaza to mediators in Qatar and Egypt.
- The ceasefire talks follow nearly 21 months of war and expanded Israeli military operations, with a key condition being the full release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to the ceasefire terms and vowed to bring home abductees, while Hamas expressed readiness to negotiate immediately on the deal's implementation.
- President Trump stated that Israel has accepted the proposed ceasefire and encouraged Hamas to do the same, noting that this would be the third ceasefire attempt since the conflict started.
- The proposal's acceptance suggests possible talks next week to negotiate a permanent ceasefire, hostage release, and withdrawal of Israeli troops amid ongoing humanitarian concerns for Gaza's two million residents.
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Hamas responds ‘positively’ to Gaza truce offer, implementation talks next
Deir al-Balah: Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from US President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war, now nearly 21 months old. Trump has been pushing hard for …
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