Hamas rejects temporary truce proposals

GAZA, Nov. 02 (YPA) -A senior Hamas leader disclosed on Friday that the movement has received ceasefire proposals from Egyptian and Qatari mediators, offering a temporary truce that does not guarantee the end of the ongoing genocide.

The proposed agreements include a limited ceasefire, a partial prisoner exchange, and an increase in humanitarian aid. However, the Hamas official stressed that these proposals fail to meet essential Palestinian needs, as they lack provisions for a permanent cessation of assaults, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, or the return of displaced residents.

The leader highlighted Hamas’s stance, reiterating demands for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade, the return of displaced Palestinians, and comprehensive reconstruction efforts to support the needs of civilians.

He stated that the proposed truce terms do not adequately address the security, relief, and rebuilding requirements critical for Palestinians, most of whom have become homeless due to Israel’s savage attacks.

The Hamas leader stated that the movement is open to all ideas and negotiations that can contribute to achieving all aspirations of the Palestinian people and in realizing Security Council Resolution 2735, which seeks to promote human rights and establish enduring peace in the region.

According to sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations, two primary proposals have been presented.

The Egyptian plan offers a 10-day ceasefire, permitting 150 aid trucks per day into Gaza, alongside the release of four Israeli prisoners.

The proposal also suggests the release of a limited number of Palestinian prisoners but does not outline a permanent cessation of Israeli hostilities or the withdrawal of occupying forces from Gaza.

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