Hamas refuses to attend ceasefire negotiations

GAZA, Aug. 14 (YPA) – The American “CBS” channel, citing a Hamas representative in Lebanon, reported that the Palestinian movement would not participate in the talks scheduled for Thursday regarding a ceasefire in Gaza.

Ahmed Abdel Hadi, Hamas’ representative in Lebanon, confirmed to CBS News that the movement’s delegation would not attend the resumption of ceasefire negotiations with Israel on Thursday.

Abdel Hadi pointed out that Hamas has not received assurances that “Israel” would commit to negotiating based on a previous proposal dating back to July 2.

“We are not against negotiations, and we were flexible in the previous rounds, but Netanyahu and his government rejected the July 2 proposal, imposed new conditions, and assassinated the head of our movement,” Abdul Hadi said, in reference to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Head of the Hamas political bureau, in Tehran late last month.

Abdul Hadi added, “Therefore, we will not participate in the August 15 talks, and we will return to the starting point.”

He explained that Hamas is ready to meet with mediators after Thursday’s talks in Qatar if the occupation provides a “serious response,” according to a diplomat familiar with the talks.

Abdul Hadi said, “We are serious about reaching an agreement because our responsibility towards our people is to stop the massacres and famine war committed by the occupation against our people.”

YPA