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Hamas says no interim truce without ceasefire deal in current talks

On Friday, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing declared that the group would reject any future interim truces if a permanent ceasefire is not achieved in the current negotiations, blaming Israel for the lack of progress.

Reuters WORLD
Published July 18,2025
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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.