Hamas announced Wednesday that new Israeli conditions regarding withdrawal, ceasefire terms, prisoner exchanges, and displaced persons’ return have delayed reaching an agreement, despite ongoing Qatar and Egypt-mediated negotiations.
The Palestinian militant group maintained it is showing flexibility in the talks, which they characterize as proceeding in a “serious direction.” The statement comes as Israeli negotiators returned home Tuesday evening for “internal consultations” following significant discussions in Qatar.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the negotiation team’s return for consultations regarding a potential hostage deal.
