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Hamas Says It Is Serious About Gaza Deal, but Still Has Set of Demands

Senior Hamas leader Abu Marzouk says Hamas is negotiating a ceasefire and prisoner exchange under Trump’s plan while rejecting Israeli demands to disarm amid ongoing two-year Gaza conflict.

Hamas said yesterday it wants to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza based on US president Donald Trump’s plan but still has a set of demands, a statement signalling that indirect talks with Israel in Egypt could be difficult and lengthy.

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The 20-point plan, which combines a large-scale hostage-taking exchange with a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, has brought the negotiations between Israel and Hamas into a new phase. Hamas has signaled conditional acceptance, but there is an under-communicated problem, points out Palestinian scholar Amro Allan. The planned hostage-taking exchange is an important strategic victory for Hamas.

After the entire world has lined up behind the American plan - Hamas repeats familiar tactics • The organization announces agreement, but in practice reopens the main clauses and delays the IDF's action • Israel must make it clear to Trump: patience is not eternal, and the agreement is for principles only - not for time games

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