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Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' of extending first Gaza ceasefire phase

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Posted on March 1, 2025

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas said on Saturday that it rejected Israel's "formulation" of extending the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, on the day the first stage of the deal was set to expire. The

Hamas Declines Israel's Proposal for Gaza Ceasefire Extension

CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas said on Saturday that it rejected Israel's "formulation" of extending the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, on the day the first stage of the deal was set to expire.

The group's spokesperson Hazem Qassem also told Al-Araby TV there were no current talks for a second ceasefire phase in Gaza with the group.

(Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by William Mallard)

Key Takeaways

  • Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire extension proposal.
  • The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire is expiring.
  • No current discussions on a second ceasefire phase.
  • Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem made the announcement.
  • Reported by Jaidaa Taha and Ahmed Tolba.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Hamas rejecting Israel's proposal to extend the Gaza ceasefire, with no current talks for a second phase.
Is there a second ceasefire phase?
No, according to Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem, there are no current talks for a second ceasefire phase.
Who reported this news?
The news was reported by Jaidaa Taha and Ahmed Tolba, with editing by William Mallard.

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