Sources said Israel refused to back down
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A war continues between Israel and Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, two Egyptian security sources said on Sunday that both Israel and Hamas are ready for a renewed ceasefire and the release of hostages. However, no consensus has yet been reached on how it will be implemented. Let us tell you that many prisoners and hostages were exchanged during the previous ceasefire. But after this Israel has intensified the attacks again.
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First Kerem Shalom Crossing Opens…
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Reuters reported Sources said Egypt and Qatar, which previously negotiated a week-long ceasefire and hostage release, have insisted on speeding up aid and opening the Kerem Shalom crossing before any talks begin. An Israeli official said aid had been allowed into Gaza, after Egyptian sources initially said it was blocked.
Hamas demands- Israel to withdraw
Hopes of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas were raised on Saturday after a source said Israel’s intelligence chief had spoken to Qatar’s prime minister on Friday. Sources told Reuters that Hamas is pushing for a unilateral release of hostages and is demanding that Israeli forces return to pre-defined borders. At the same time, Israel agreed to a list set by Hamas… Sources said it has demanded to see the timeline and list before deciding on the time and duration of the ceasefire.
Israel refused to back down
Sources said Israel has refused to back down. Here, Hamas says there must be a complete ceasefire to free the hostages. “It is important for me to make clear that the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) is committed to completing the task of eliminating Hamas,” Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said at a press conference on Sunday.
Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said that we are ready for any effort aimed at ending Israel’s aggression. This is the basis of our discussion.
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