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Hamas says no interim truce without ceasefire deal in ongoing talks

Hamas says no interim truce without ceasefire deal in ongoing talks

Al Arabiya6 days ago
Hamas' armed wing spokesperson said on Friday the group would not agree to an interim truce in the future if a ceasefire agreement was not reached during ongoing negotiations and accused Israel of intransigence.
Hamas had repeatedly offered to release all the hostages held in Gaza and conclude a ceasefire agreement, Abu Ubaida added in a televised speech.
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