Hamas said it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation.
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at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Hamas on Friday said it has given a "positive" response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.The president shared the news Tuesday evening on Truth Social, urging Hamas to accept the deal. My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War," Trump wrote. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he added.In a statement, Hamas said it has “delivered the response to the mediators, which was positive.” “The movement is ready in all seriousness to enter immediately into a round of negotiations on the mechanism to implement this framework,” it said, without elaborating.
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