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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
GAZA, July 5 (Xinhua) — Hamas on Friday evening gave a "positive" response to mediators' proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
"Hamas has completed its consultations with the Palestinian factions and forces on the mediators' latest proposal to end the aggression against our people in Gaza. The movement gave the mediators its answer, which was positive," the movement said in a statement.
“The movement is committed to immediately launching a round of negotiations on the mechanism for implementing this framework,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, a source familiar with the situation told Xinhua that Hamas' response is generally in line with the latest version of the proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt.
According to a Hamas source close to the movement's leadership, the group proposed making minor changes to the existing draft without significantly deviating from the core elements of the mediation framework.
Regarding humanitarian aid, the source said Hamas stressed that “aid must be delivered in sufficient quantities to ensure the smooth operation of bakeries, hospitals and basic services.”
“Hamas insists that humanitarian aid be delivered through neutral and internationally recognized organizations, including the UN, the Red Crescent and other relevant institutions,” the source added.
Speaking about the Israeli withdrawal, the source noted that “Hamas does not object to minor adjustments to the proposed withdrawal to the March 2 line, provided that the details are clarified during indirect talks.”
Regarding the duration and continuity of the negotiations, the source explained that “Hamas is not specifically demanding an extension of the negotiations by 30 or 60 days.”
“Instead, the movement believes that negotiations should continue beyond the 60-day deadline until a mutual and comprehensive agreement is reached,” the source stressed.
He described the overall tone of the response as “positive” and said it “could help narrow the gap between the negotiating parties.”
“The current position of Hamas shows some flexibility and readiness for serious interaction through intermediaries,” the source summed up. –0–
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