Hamas reiterates commitment to its approval of latest ceasefire deal

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance, Hamas, reaffirmed its adherence and commitment to its most recent agreement to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, along with the Palestinian Resistance factions.

A statement by the movement noted that it remains open to ideas, suggestions, and recommendations that would guarantee a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the full withdrawal of occupation forces from Gaza, the uninterrupted and unconditional flow of humanitarian aid, and a just prisoner exchange through serious negotiations, held through mediators.

Hamas continues to show utmost flexibility in negotiations as “Israel” obstructs all agreements and talks to wreak more havoc in Gaza. A few days ago, the Palestinian Resistance announced that it is still awaiting the Israeli regime’s response to the proposal presented by mediators on August 18.
While reiterating its non-negotiable demands, Hamas also stated its agreement to the formation of an independent national technocratic administration that would immediately assume responsibility for managing Gaza’s affairs across every sector.

‘Israel’ insists on violence
However, Hamas stressed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to occupy Gaza City right after the Palestinian Resistance announced its agreement to the mediators’ proposal shows, once more, his insistence on obstructing any possible truce.

This sentiment has been echoed within the Israeli government and settler society. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Hamas has already approved a proposal for a deal, yet the government is “manipulating while the captives are dying,” doubling down on his refusal to join a temporary unity government.

Lapid dismissed Blue and White leader Benny Gantz’s call for a six-month “Hostage-Rescue Government,” explaining that he sees no reason “to participate in a government that includes Ben-Gvir and Smotrich” in order to secure an agreement for the return of captives. Instead, Lapid reiterated his own standing offer: to provide Netanyahu with “an external safety net” from the opposition if it helps finalize a deal.