But source says response includes reservations on key issues, as
Hamas aims to prevent Israel from resuming war, lift curbs on UN aid and secure a more significant IDF withdrawal. Hamas announced Friday that it had submitted a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement, adding that it was prepared to “immediately” begin proximity talks with Israel to close remaining gaps, but a source involved in mediation efforts told The Times of Israel that the terror group’s reply included three reservations on core issues, leaving significant hurdles to overcome.
“The movement has delivered its response to the brotherly mediators, which was characterized by a positive spirit. Hamas is fully prepared, with all seriousness, to immediately enter a new round of negotiations on the mechanism for implementing this framework,” Hamas said in a statement, which made no mention of any reservations.
But the source involved in the mediation effort said Hamas wants clearer language regarding the possibility that negotiations on a permanent ceasefire aren’t finished by the end of the 60-day proposed truce.
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