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Hamas Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal, Citing Netanyahu's New Conditions and July 2 Proposal

Aug 18, 2024, 06:02 PM

Hamas has rejected the latest ceasefire and hostage deal proposal presented by the United States during negotiations in Doha. The Palestinian group cited new conditions set by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the primary reason for their refusal. These conditions reportedly include Netanyahu's refusal to stop the war, withdraw from Gaza, and changes in the hostage exchange terms. Hamas emphasized that these new conditions hinder the negotiation process and undermine previous agreements made in July. The talks involved representatives from the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel, but Hamas chose not to participate, citing a lack of commitment from Israel to adhere to the July 2 proposal. The proposal was initially based on an agreement from July 2, which Hamas insists should be the foundation of any negotiation.