– Hamas calls for a “total stop to aggression”
Hamas’ response to Israel’s ceasefire plan contains several amendments. Discussions will continue with the mediators.
Palestinians in Khan Yunis, in the Gaza Strip, June 11, 2024.
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The response of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to a ceasefire plan announced on May 31 by Joe Biden, proposed according to him by Israel, calls for a “total cessation of aggression” in the Gaza Strip, announced Tuesday the two Palestinian movements.
“The response prioritizes the interests of the Palestinian people and emphasizes the need for a complete halt to the ongoing aggression in Gaza,” Hamas and Islamic Jihad said in a joint statement, adding that they were ready to “engage in a positive way to reach an agreement that puts an end to this war.”
US President Joe Biden presented a truce proposal on May 31 in order to silence the guns in Gaza. The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a draft US resolution supporting the ceasefire plan, despite an abstention from Russia. The text states in particular that Israel “accepted” this plan” and urged Hamas to “accept” it and “fully implement its terms without delay and without conditions.”
“The response contains amendments to the Israeli proposal, including a timetable for a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip,” a Source said on condition of anonymity, adding that the discussions would continue through Qatari and Egyptian mediators, in coordination with the United States.
The United States says it is “examining” Hamas’ response, according to the White House.
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