Gaza Peace talks Face Setback as Hamas Signals Non-Participation
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, is highly likely to be excluded from ongoing peace negotiations, according to a senior leader. Disagreements surrounding a peace project reportedly initiated under former U.S.President Donald Trump have cast doubt on the prospects of a long-term agreement. Hamas has not issued an official statement confirming its withdrawal, but leaders have reportedly dismissed the proposals as unrealistic.
The AFP news agency reported that hamas leaders have described the Gaza peace initiative as “nonsense,” and characterized U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement as absurd.
Discussions between Israel and Hamas have been mediated by Egypt. The current conflict stems from tensions that escalated with U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Over two years of Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in Palestinian casualties.
“Political bureau member Hosez Bhrran told reporters that the talk of the boat was in their land. He hopes to be difficult to negotiate the second phase of the project, because it contains “many complexities and difficulties’.”
Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was observed along the Gaza border on Saturday, with displaced residents beginning to return to their abandoned homes. the initial phase of the agreement involved the withdrawal of the Israeli army from areas of conflict.
