Hamas Withdraws from Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Talks Citing Israeli 'Massacres'

Jul 14, 2024, 07:22 AM

Senior Hamas officials have announced that the Palestinian militant group is withdrawing from ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Gaza. The decision, communicated by Khalil Al-Hayya, deputy head of the Hamas movement in Gaza, was attributed to Israeli 'massacres against unarmed civilians' and a perceived lack of seriousness in the negotiations. Al-Hayya also mentioned that Netanyahu does not want the agreement or the return of the prisoners. The announcement was reported by various sources including AFP, Al Jazeera, and TimesofIsrael.