In a dramatic 24-hour diplomatic rollercoaster, senior Hamas official Izzat el-Reshiq declared Thursday that the Palestinian group remains 'committed' to a ceasefire agreement brokered by mediators. This comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fired back, alleging Hamas is 'backtracking' on key details of the proposed deal.
The tension escalated when Netanyahu's office claimed Thursday morning that Hamas tried to 'extort last-minute concessions' by reneging on parts of the agreement. The Israeli cabinet has now put talks on ice, refusing to convene until mediators confirm Hamas accepts all terms.
With Middle East peace hanging in the balance, all eyes are on mediator channels to see if this becomes another chapter in the region's conflict history – or a breakthrough moment. Stay tuned as this developing story unfolds.
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Senior Hamas official says group committed to ceasefire agreement
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