Statements from Hamas Official on Ceasefire Negotiations

The latest statements and views of a Hamas official regarding ceasefire negotiations. Detailed information about the developments in the Middle East.

Statements from Hamas Official on Ceasefire Negotiations
Publish: 09.05.2024
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While Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip continue, negotiations for a prisoner exchange and ceasefire agreement are still ongoing in Cairo. An unnamed Hamas official made important statements regarding the negotiations.

Israel Preventing Agreement

The official stated that Israel’s ongoing attacks are preventing an agreement from being reached. Hamas clearly stated that the agreement to be reached must include the cessation of attacks on Gaza. The official emphasized that an agreement could be made for the release of Zionist entity prisoners, but it should be associated with the cessation of attacks.

Netanyahu’s Obstacle

The Hamas official expressed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen as the biggest obstacle to the agreement. The official claimed that Netanyahu is obstructing the agreement for personal reasons, and supported this view based on Hamas’s information.