Hamas leader: Netanyahu is blocking progress in ceasefire talks

(CNN)– A member of the Hamas political bureau, Hossam Badran, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “obstructing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza,” which is being held with the Qatari capital, Doha.

Badran, in a statement, on Friday, said that “Hamas and other groups aim to end the ongoing war in Gaza,” and stressed that the Palestinians remain committed to the agreement “that was explained in the July 2 document, which is specifically based. on the speech of the US President Joe Biden and the decision of the United Nations Security Council.

At the end of May, Biden put forward a three-phase Israeli proposal that would combine the cessation of hostilities with a “full and comprehensive ceasefire,” a plan he said “offers the best hope for bringing peace to Gaza.” “.

On Friday, Israel praised the media’s efforts to persuade Hamas to accept the cease-fire agreement based on the principles set by Biden, but did not support the proposal on the table..

A senior Hamas source familiar with the talks confirmed to the network CNN The movement believes that Israel “continues to avoid and obstruct and asks it to add new conditions to disrupt the agreement.” “.