GAZA, Palestine: Hamas has indicated openness to considering proposals for a Gaza ceasefire, on the condition of Israeli withdrawal and the return of displaced Gazans, according to a senior Hamas official.
Despite no formal proposal being presented yet, Hamas maintains its key conditions for any ceasefire agreement, which include Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian aid, and a prisoner exchange, reports Arab media.
Current mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and US diplomats have reportedly discussed a possible short-term truce, aiming to create a framework for a more sustainable peace.
Talks in Doha earlier this week, involving high-profile officials from Israel, the U.S., and Qatar, focused on a ceasefire lasting “less than a month,” with a potential pathway toward a more permanent solution if both parties agree.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant are advocating sustained military pressure to ensure favorable conditions for a ceasefire, particularly focusing on the return of Israeli hostages.
While Netanyahu has publicly dismissed a proposal involving a 48-hour ceasefire, ongoing diplomatic negotiations underscore efforts to de-escalate the conflict and address humanitarian needs in Gaza.
