By Wafaa Shurafa and Samya Kullab The Related Press
Posted July 4, 2025 4:31 pm
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Hamas says it has given a “optimistic” response to the most recent proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza however mentioned additional talks have been wanted on implementation.
It was not clear if Hamas’ assertion meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas has been searching for ensures that the preliminary truce would result in a complete finish to the struggle, now practically 21 months outdated.
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Trump mentioned Tuesday that Israel had agreed on phrases for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to just accept the deal earlier than circumstances worsen.
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In a press release issued late Friday, Hamas mentioned it has “delivered the response to the mediators, which was optimistic.”
“The motion is prepared in all seriousness to enter instantly right into a spherical of negotiations on the mechanism to implement this framework,” it mentioned, with out elaborating.
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