Hamas Rejects Interim Truce Without Permanent Ceasefire, Trump Signals Release of 10 Hostages
In the latest development concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian group has firmly stated it will not agree to a temporary truce without a permanent ceasefire deal. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imminent release of ten more hostages from Gaza.
Background and Context
The ceasefire talks, taking place in Doha since July 6, have been discussing a U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire. Despite the ongoing negotiations, Hamas's armed wing spokesperson, Abu Ubaida, expressed the group's stance in a televised speech on Friday. This marked his first public statement since March 6.
According to various sources including the Middle East Eye, Al-Quds News, and Al Jazeera English, Hamas has repeatedly offered to release all Israeli prisoners held in Gaza as part of a comprehensive ceasefire deal. However, Ubaida accused Israel of intransigence and rejecting the offer.
Key Developments
Al-Quds News reported that Ubaida warned of the consequences if Israel fails again in the current round of negotiations. If the enemy remains stubborn in this round of negotiations, we will not guarantee a return to partial deals or the proposal concerning ten prisoners,
he declared.
In a similar vein, TASS reported that Hamas has threatened to take back the offer to release ten hostages if the Gaza talks stall. The group hopes that the current talks in Doha will lead to an agreement that would guarantee the end of the war
in Gaza.
Implications and Reactions
Ubaida's stern stance against Israel sparked reactions from international quarters. In his address, Ubaida criticized Israel for showing disregard toward its own captured soldiers. He was quoted by Al-Quds News saying, They are not interested in their prisoners. They have already prepared their public to accept their death.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that ten hostages will be released from Gaza shortly. As reported by Fox News and The Guardian, this announcement was made during a dinner at the White House with several of Trump's GOP allies.
Conclusion and Current Status
As the negotiations continue, the tension between Israel and Hamas remains high. The refusal of Hamas to agree to a temporary truce without a permanent ceasefire deal adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing dialogue. Meanwhile, the world awaits the release of the ten hostages as announced by President Trump.
The situation is fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days. The international community continues to watch closely as the ceasefire talks progress in Doha.