Hamas says no interim truce possible without work toward permanent ceasefire deal
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 18 – Hamas accuses Netanyahu of rejecting an all-at-once prisoner swap amid stalled talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt, with over 250 hostages taken since October 2023, Hamas said.
- Hamas' armed wing spokesperson stated on July 18 that the group supports an interim truce but may demand a full package deal if no agreement is reached in current negotiations with Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office claimed that Israel's efforts for a hostage release deal and a 60-day ceasefire have not been reciprocated by Hamas.
- Hamas has offered to release all hostages and reach a permanent ceasefire, but disputes remain over critical issues like aid delivery and troop withdrawals.
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 58,600 Palestinian deaths and 1,650 casualties among Israelis and foreign nationals, according to official sources.
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Talks under pressure: The Doha negotiations persist despite Hamas stalling on matters debated for almost two weeks. Israeli figures disclosed over the weekend that Hamas is undermining the discussions, as the terror group has refused for days to address the ratios for freeing prisoners in exchange for hostages. Another point of contention where Hamas refuses to move forward is the maps presented by Israel, even after notable concessions. On Thur…
GUEST: Too many accept Hamas' one-sided reporting instead of seeing the complexity and difficulty that underlies the war.
Hamas Says No Interim Hostage Deal Possible Without Work Toward Permanent Ceasefire
The spokesperson for Hamas's armed wing said on Friday that while the Palestinian terrorist group favors reaching an interim truce in the Gaza war, if such an agreement is not reached in current negotiations it could revert to insisting on a full package deal to end the conflict. Hamas has previously offered to release all
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