Hamas Signals Willingness for Renewed Indirect Ceasefire Negotiations with ‘israel’ Over Gaza
A senior Hamas official has announced that the Palestinian resistance group is prepared to engage in a new phase of indirect talks with Israel. The objective is to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and work towards establishing a lasting ceasefire.
Taher al-Nunu announced that readiness and seriousness in reaching an agreement are contingent upon the clear articulation of factors necessary for ending the war. He emphasized that they are prepared to agree to any proposal under these conditions.
He further remarked that Bishara Bahbah, a Palestinian-American political activist involved in dialogue between the Trump administration and Hamas, lacks the necessary qualifications to serve as a mediator and is not deemed suitable for the position.
A senior Hamas official stated that Bahbah, who spearheaded the “Arab Americans for Trump” group during the 2024 presidential campaign, does not serve in an intermediary capacity.
On Monday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid al-Ansari announced that Qatar is actively working to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas, aiming to establish a ceasefire in Gaza.
Ansari announced at a press conference in Doha that discussions concerning a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are currently not taking place.
He stated that efforts are currently in progress to establish a framework that would facilitate a return to negotiations, though he did not provide further specifics.
A spokesman indicated that there has been encouraging rhetoric from Washington about reaching a consensus in Gaza, coupled with a genuine drive to reignite negotiations. However, various complexities remain.
In response to statements made by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Cairo is reportedly advancing efforts toward a new agreement regarding Gaza. This proposed deal is said to include a 60-day ceasefire period, which would be contingent upon the release of certain Israeli captives and the swift provision of humanitarian aid to the embattled coastal region.
A spokesperson has criticized Israel for obstructing aid access to Gaza, stating that linking humanitarian efforts with military considerations is unacceptable.
Since October 7, 2023, the conflict in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 56,531 Palestinians, with the majority being women and children. Additionally, another 133,642 individuals have sustained injuries amid the violent Israeli military operations in the region.
Last November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Military Affairs Yoav Gallant. They are both cited for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza region.
Israel is confronting allegations of genocide at the International Court of Justice concerning its military actions in the blockaded coastal region.
