Hamas Has Not Responded To Latest Ceasefire Proposal: Qatar
Israeli retaliation against Hamas has led to over 36,000 deaths in Gaza since October. Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. are still awaiting a response from Hamas on the latest ceasefire proposal, with no breakthrough in talks reported. Key conditions from Hamas include a permanent end to the conflict and Israeli withdrawal.
Since October, Israeli retaliation against Hamas has resulted in over 36,000 deaths in Gaza.
According to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari, Hamas has not yet responded to the latest ceasefire proposal and continues to deliberate.
Qatari, Egyptian, and U.S. mediators remain engaged in efforts to broker a ceasefire.
Despite ongoing talks since Wednesday, involving CIA director William Burns and officials from Qatar and Egypt in Doha, no progress has been reported.
U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed a three-phase ceasefire plan, describing it as an Israeli initiative.
However, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has called for a permanent end to the war and Israeli withdrawal as conditions for any ceasefire.
The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and over 250 hostages.
According to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari, Hamas has not yet responded to the latest ceasefire proposal and continues to deliberate.
Qatari, Egyptian, and U.S. mediators remain engaged in efforts to broker a ceasefire.
Despite ongoing talks since Wednesday, involving CIA director William Burns and officials from Qatar and Egypt in Doha, no progress has been reported.
U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed a three-phase ceasefire plan, describing it as an Israeli initiative.
However, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has called for a permanent end to the war and Israeli withdrawal as conditions for any ceasefire.
The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and over 250 hostages.
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