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Hamas Criticizes New Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza as Catering to Israeli Demands

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Hamas has dismissed the new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, presented in Doha last week, as a scheme that aligns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conditions. The proposal, which includes continued Israeli control over key areas such as the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor, has been met with skepticism by Hamas. The group accuses Netanyahu of being responsible for the mediators' failure to reach a deal and of endangering Israeli hostages through his aggressive actions against Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hamas has criticized the new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, claiming it caters to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demands, including rejecting a permanent ceasefire and maintaining control over key areas.
  • The proposal, presented in Doha last week, includes continued Israeli control over the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor, which Hamas sees as unacceptable.
  • Hamas accuses Netanyahu of "being fully responsible" for the mediators' failure to reach a deal and of endangering Israeli hostages through his aggressive actions against Gaza.
  • Hamas reiterated its commitment to the agreement reached on July 2, based on U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement and a UN Security Council resolution, urging Egyptian and Qatari mediators to enforce the agreed terms.
  • A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations took place in Doha on Thursday and Friday, with the three mediators issuing a joint statement announcing "constructive" progress.
  • Hamas did not participate directly in the negotiations, and accused Israel of adding new conditions to a previously supported proposal, and expressed skepticism about the negotiations' outcome.

Statistics:

  • The new ceasefire proposal includes continued Israeli control over the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor.
  • The proposal was presented in Doha last week, and Hamas has rejected it as "catering" to Israeli demands.
  • A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations took place in Doha on Thursday and Friday, with the three mediators making "constructive" progress.
  • Hamas accused Netanyahu of "being fully responsible" for the mediators' failure to reach a deal, and of endangering Israeli hostages through his aggressive actions against Gaza.
  • The agreement reached on July 2, based on U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement and a UN Security Council resolution, is still unfulfilled.

Sources:

  • "Hamas criticizes new ceasefire proposal for Gaza" (Xinhua via COMTEX)
  • "Israel's Netanyahu praises ceasefire mediators" (Xinhua via COMTEX)
  • "US announces new deal to bring peace to Gaza" (CNN)
  • "UN Security Council resolution on Gaza" (United Nations)
  • "Egypt, Qatar, US mediation team issues joint statement on Gaza" (Reuters)

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