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Localized ceasefires in Gaza take effect, Hamas tells mediators group willing to show ‘flexibility’
Hamas tells mediators it’s willing to show flexibility on previous demands
Sources added that international pressure is expected to help restart the talks this week, and emphasized that Hamas has expressed willingness to show flexibility on its previous demands.
Hamas has reportedly informed mediators that it seeks to reach a resolution on disputed issues in hostage and ceasefire negotiations, sources told Saudi channel Al Hadath on Sunday.
The sources added that international pressure is expected to help restart the talks this week, and emphasized that Hamas has expressed willingness to show flexibility on its previous demands, according to the report.
On Friday, Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that Israel still believes Hamas is ultimately interested in a deal, “but they’re trying to squeeze every possible advantage, provoking and appeasing all the extremist factions within Gaza.”
According to the official, Hamas has yet to provide a formal and serious response to Israel’s latest proposal. Instead, it has resorted to delaying tactics, reintroducing previously resolved issues, and making “outlandish” demands, chief among them, the release of dozens of living prisoners in exchange for each murdered hostage.
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The IDF on Sunday announced localized ceasefires from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in portions of Gaza in order to expand food aid distribution to the civilian population.
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