Hamas confirms it responded to newest Gaza truce proposal

More than 100 support organisations warned on July 24, 2025, that “mass hunger” was spreading in Gaza. Representational file picture. | Photo Credit: #Reuters

#Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, confirmed on Thursday (July 24, 2025) that it has responded to an #Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after greater than two weeks of oblique talks in #Qatar have did not yield a truce.

#Hamas has simply submitted its response and that of the Palestinian factions to the ceasefire proposal to the mediators,” the Palestinian militant group stated in an announcement on Telegram.

The response included proposed amendments to clauses on the entry of support, maps of areas from which the #Israeli Army ought to withdraw, and ensures on securing a everlasting finish to the battle, in keeping with a Palestinian supply conversant in ongoing talks in #Doha.

Negotiators from either side have been holding oblique talks in #Doha with mediators in an try to achieve an settlement on a truce deal that will see the discharge of #Israeli hostages.

Of the 251 hostages taken throughout #Hamas’ 2023 assault, 49 are nonetheless being held in Gaza, together with 27 the #Israeli army says are useless.

But the talks have dragged on for greater than two weeks with no breakthrough, with either side blaming the opposite for refusing to budge on their key calls for.

For #Israel, dismantling #Hamas’ army and governing capabilities is non-negotiable, whereas #Hamas calls for agency ensures on a long-lasting truce, a full withdrawal of #Israeli troops and the free circulate of support into Gaza.

#Israeli authorities spokesman David Mencer on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) accused #Hamas of obstructing talks.

#Israel has agreed to the #Qatari proposal and the up to date (U.S. particular envoy Steve) Witkoff proposal; it’s #Hamas that’s refusing,” Mr. Mencer advised reporters, including that #Israel’s negotiating workforce was nonetheless in #Doha and talks had been ongoing.

The United States stated Mr. Witkoff will head to Europe this week for talks on a doable ceasefire and an support hall.

More than 100 support organisations warned on Wednesday (July 24, 2025) that “mass hunger” was spreading in Gaza.

Published – July 24, 2025 06:19 am IST