Afghanistan, July 5 -- Hamas announced its readiness to begin immediate ceasefire talks with Israel, aiming to end the war and secure the release of hostages.
Hamas has announced its readiness to begin "immediate and serious" negotiations with Israel regarding a ceasefire in Gaza. The group stated that the goal of these talks would be to end the ongoing war and establish a framework for the release of hostages currently held in the Gaza Strip.
Despite lingering distrust and deep political divisions, some mediators and officials have called the move encouraging. Hamas indicated it has given a "positive response" to the U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian-backed ceasefire proposal, showing signs of engagement with international diplomacy for the fir...