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Senior Hamas source says Gaza truce deal possible despite Israeli stalling

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Posted on July 24, 2025

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BEIRUT (Reuters) -A senior Hamas source told Reuters on Thursday that there was still a chance of reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement but it would take a few days because of what he called Israeli

Hamas Source Indicates Possible Gaza Ceasefire Amid Israeli Delays

BEIRUT (Reuters) -A senior Hamas source told Reuters on Thursday that there was still a chance of reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement but it would take a few days because of what he called Israeli stalling.

The source said Hamas' response to the latest ceasefire proposal included requesting a clause that would prevent Israel from resuming the war if an agreement was not reached within the 60-day truce period.

(Reporting by Samia Nakhoul, Writing by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • Hamas sees potential for a Gaza ceasefire despite Israeli delays.
  • Negotiations include a clause to prevent war resumption.
  • Ceasefire talks may take a few days to finalize.
  • Hamas seeks a 60-day truce period.
  • Israeli response to ceasefire proposal is pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the senior Hamas source say about the ceasefire?
The senior Hamas source indicated that there is still a chance for a Gaza ceasefire agreement, but it may take a few days due to Israeli stalling.
What clause is Hamas requesting in the ceasefire proposal?
Hamas is requesting a clause that would prevent Israel from resuming the war if an agreement is not reached within the proposed 60-day truce period.
Who reported the statements from the Hamas source?
The statements from the senior Hamas source were reported by Reuters.

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