Hamas Criticizes US-Backed Ceasefire, Calls it Favoring Israelโs Position
ISLAMABAD: Hamas has expressed reservations over the terms of a US-backed ceasefire proposal that Israel has approved, stating that the offer does not fulfill the groupโs key demands.
The organization is currently reviewing the details of the ceasefire plan, which includes a temporary halt to fighting and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Ceasefire Terms Reflect Israeli Interests
According to senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri, the proposed ceasefire largely mirrors Israelโs stance and falls short of essential commitments sought by Hamas.
He pointed out that the deal does not include a complete end to hostilities, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, or the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistanceโcritical conditions previously demanded by the group.
The initial phase of the agreement reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire along with limited humanitarian aid access into Gaza.
Hamas Views Proposal as Insufficient and Regressive
Bassem Naim, a member of Hamasโs political bureau, told AFP that the new ceasefire draft signifies โthe continuation of killing and famineโ and fails to meet the fundamental demand of halting the war. A source close to Hamas further described the revised proposal as a โretreatโ compared to earlier versions, which included a more explicit American commitment to ongoing permanent ceasefire negotiations.
As Hamas continues to assess the proposal, the situation remains fragile with no immediate breakthrough in sight.
The international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that can bring lasting peace and relief to the affected populations.
