(CNN)– The Hamas movement said on Friday that Israel rejected the cease-fire proposal submitted by the mediators in the talks that took place in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. the talks back to “square one.”“.
The movement said, in a statement in English, that they “responsibly agree to the proposal in the hope of reaching a permanent ceasefire.” ““.
She continued, “She showed flexibility in agreeing to the proposal, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced civilians, and an exchange of hostages.” with Palestinians in Israeli prisons as part of a permanent ceasefire.”.
The armed movement accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “blocking negotiations to use this as a cover to attack the city of Rafah in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.”
Hamas confirmed that Netanyahu “takes full responsibility for obstructing an agreement,” and said: “As a result of Netanyahu’s behavior, his rejection of the mediator’s agreement, the attack on Rafah, and the occupation of the railway Rafah, will be the leadership of the movement. hold consultations with the leaders of the Palestinian resistance groups to reconsider our negotiating strategy.”
The statement comes a day after Israeli and Hamas delegations left Cairo without reaching an agreement.
Israel has again refused to agree to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas is defeated, even if all the hostages are released..
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2024-05-11 00:04:12
