Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:14pm on 02 Jul 2025,Wednesday International
Hamas signaled readiness to agree on a ceasefire but rejected parts of the U.S.-backed proposal unveiled by President Trump, insisting any deal must permanently end the Gaza war and include full Israeli withdrawal. Trump’s 60-day ceasefire plan—which Israel reportedly accepted—calls for phased hostage releases and a partial troop pullout . Hamas official Taher al-Nunu described the group as “ready and serious,” but negotiations remain stymied by conflicting conditions: Israel demands Hamas disarm and surrender, while Hamas demands a permanent cessation of hostilities . Mediated talks via Egypt and Qatar continue in Cairo amid rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza. (PC: Reuters)
