Hamas rejects the latest cease-fire proposal in Gaza, Here’s why

Jakarta –

Office Hamas that the group accepted proposals from Egyptian and Qatari mediators for a short-term ceasefire in Gaza. However, Hamas rejected it because it did not include a permanent ceasefire.

“The proposal does not include a permanent cessation of aggression, and it does not require the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip or the return of displaced persons,” said a member of the Hamas political bureau, speaking on condition of anonymity. as he was not allowed to speak publicly on the matter as reported AFPFriday (1/11/2024).

The supreme leader of Hamas, Taher al-Nunu, had warned on Thursday that the group would reject any proposal for a temporary cessation of fighting. But Nunu said Hamas had not received any official proposals at that time.

A meeting between the heads of Mossad Israel David Barnea, US CIA Director Bill Burns and the Qatari Prime Minister discussed in Doha, which ended on Monday (28/10), a “short-term” ceasefire proposed for “less than a month”, said sources familiar with the negotiations. AFP on Wednesday (30/10).

The proposal includes exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinians in Israeli prisons and increasing aid to Gaza, the source said.

Hamas officials spoke to AFP on Friday (1/11) said the proposed temporary ceasefire includes increasing the number of aid trucks as well as exchanging some prisoners.

He said the group had responded by reiterating its view that “what the Palestinian people want is a complete, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire”.

(rfs/lir)