Hamas Ready to Engage in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has expressed readiness to participate in a new round of ceasefire talks for Gaza, responding positively to a U.S.-backed proposal. In a statement posted on Telegram, Hamas confirmed it has submitted a favorable response to mediators and is prepared to discuss implementing the ceasefire.

A senior Palestinian official familiar with the talks told the BBC that Hamas has accepted the overall framework of the deal but requested key amendments. One condition is a U.S. guarantee that Israel will not resume attacks if negotiations for a permanent end to the 20-month war fail.

Hamas’ ally, Islamic Jihad, supports the ceasefire talks but emphasized the need for assurances of a permanent truce. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire, during which parties will work toward ending the conflict. Trump urged Hamas to accept this “final offer,” warning that no better deal would come and the situation could worsen. Under the proposed plan, Hamas would release 10 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 18 others in phases, in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Approximately 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with at least 20 believed to be alive. The ceasefire proposal also includes immediate humanitarian aid access to Gaza, facilitated by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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